5 Ways for Busy Spouses to Find More Time for Each Other

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 12:33 pm by Ashley Willis

5 Ways for Busy Spouses to Find More Time for Each Other 2017-11-08T12:33:51-04:00 Ashley Willis

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Put the kids to bed a little earlier.

4. Put the kids to bed a little earlier.

This one is obviously for parents. An earlier bedtime for our children is surefire way to give ourselves more time alone with our spouse. Our kids may not like it, but it’s important that we explain to them how we love giving them our time and attention all day. However, after they go to bed, it is our special time with mommy/daddy. It’s healthy for our kids to see us prioritizing our time with our spouse, and once we put this routine into place, our kids and our spouse will come to expect it. My husband and I have done this for years, and it has made a huge difference in our marriage. I love how we are able to end the day with some one-on-one time–reflecting together, laughing together, and praying together.

For more on how to find more time together while in the thick of raising kids, please READ THIS.

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