Do you find it hard to make time for your partner?
In a busy world where people are always glued to their phones and televisions, spending quality time with your partner can often take a backseat.
However, not spending quality time with your partner is a sure-fire way to put a strain on your relationship!
Not spending quality time with your partner is a sure-fire way to put a strain on your relationship!
In today's relationship tip, you are going to learn four simple ways to make sure you spend quality time with your partner.
Let's get started!
1) Talk with your partner for 20 minutes every day!
One of the best ways to make time for your partner is to talk regularly.
A simple way to do this is to put aside 20 minutes a day where you and your partner can catch up about your day.
This could be before you go to bed, when the children are asleep or over dinner.
However you do it, make sure you focus on using active listening skills to dig "beneath the surface" of what your partner is saying.
Make sure you focus on using active listening skills to dig "beneath the surface" of what your partner is saying.
Common active listening skills include:
- using minimal encouragers to let your partner know you are interested in what they are saying
-asking your partner questions about what they are saying, and
- summarizing what you hear your partner say to confirm that you understand them correctly.
When you use active listening to dig a little deeper into your partner's day, your partner will feel that they are being heard and understood.
When you use active listening to dig a little deeper into your partner's day, your partner will feel that they are being heard and understood.
This will help both of you feel more connected to each other!
2) Go on a date night once per week
Another great way to make time for your partner is to set aside one night per week where you two can go out alone together.
This could be to grab dinner, see a movie or even go for a walk!
You don't have to spend a lot of money on fancy dinners and expensive activities.
A great way to make time for your partner is to set aside one night per week where you two can go out alone together.
You could even spend a great deal of time together by planning something low-key like cooking dinner at home and then spending time watching your favorite TV shows together!
However you choose to do it, having a date night once per week will help keep the spark alive in your relationship!
3) Find a shared activity
Another great way to make time for your partner is to share an activity together.
For example, you could go running together, enrol in a dance class or participate in a volunteer activity that you can do together.
Another great way to make time for your partner is to share an activity together.
Having a shared activity will help you spend enjoyable time with each other, strengthen your relationship and have fun together. It will also help you give you a common interest to talk about and help you both meet people with similar interests.
In many ways, it doesn't really matter what you choose to do. The important thing is that the activity you choose is something that you both enjoy!
4) Plan a weekend away every couple of months
A final way to make time for your partner is to plan a weekend away every couple of months.
You could go camping, stay in a hotel or drive out to the country for the weekend. The key is to get away from your day-to-day routine and enjoy each other's company in a new and exciting environment.
Planning a weekend away will also create a lot of excitement and anticipation in your relationship!
Planning a weekend away will also create a lot of excitement and anticipation in your relationship!
It also provides you with an easy conversation topic while planning your next weekend away, adding to the excitement!
Conclusion:
When you make time for your partner, your relationship will flourish.
In today's relationship tip, you have learned four simple ways to make time for your partner. These are:
-Talk with your partner for 20 minutes every day
-Go on a date night once per week
-Find a Shared activity, and
-Plan a weekend away every couple of months.
When you make time for your partner, your relationship will flourish.
Remember: The more time you spend with your partner, the easier it will be to stay connected with each other. This will help you create a happier and more loving relationship!
For more tips on creating a happier, more loving and passionate relationship, book relationship coaching with me, or enrol in my powerful online course, Reignite My Relationship.
I look forward to helping you create a happy, loving and passionate relationship!
