I need to remind myself to disconnect from my phone more when I’m with my husband. It’s so much better to have a real conversation and enjoy eachother 🙂
Awesome advice Tammy! I love how you made the whole post into one handy little graphic- I’m definitely pinning!! I think my husband will love you for adding #3. I’m ALWAYS bringing up to-do lists, the kids and other “productive” topics on our dates because I feel like it’s such a perfect time to discuss important things! But my husband is . . . less than thrilled with this habit of mine 😉
Maybe it’s because our children are older (23, 22, 15, & 13) but we go on dates all the time. We live in a small town and hubs works a block from our house. We frequently have lunch dates. Friday night is /ours/. During football season that means we go out to eat and then head over to watch our local varsity boys play. Off-season we’ll rent a movie, get together with adult friends, or just hang out together at home.
We’ve been married 10 years (those kids are mine, DIL, and his) and we’ve always taken time for just us. We are the most important part of this family!
I love this! It is a great reminder to me that I really need to go on a date with my husband very soon! Good tips!
Hope you get to go on a date very soon. You and your hubby deserve it 🙂
I need to remind myself to disconnect from my phone more when I’m with my husband. It’s so much better to have a real conversation and enjoy eachother 🙂
So very true. Sometimes real connection takes very intentional actions.
Sigh. I definitely need more date nights out with the Mr! 🙂
I hope you get one soon. It is hard to get out sometimes, I know. Hubby and I do a lot of date nights at home after kiddos go to be too 🙂
I loved these tips! I make a point to do these even with just my boyfriend! Got to keep him around somehow! 😉
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Of course these tips work with all couples 🙂 Thank you for taking a minute to stop by!!!
This is a great list! I like the part about focusing on each other…easier said than done when you’ve got kids, but something we always try to do!!
Date nights are always a challenge when you have children. But oh so important!
Awesome advice Tammy! I love how you made the whole post into one handy little graphic- I’m definitely pinning!! I think my husband will love you for adding #3. I’m ALWAYS bringing up to-do lists, the kids and other “productive” topics on our dates because I feel like it’s such a perfect time to discuss important things! But my husband is . . . less than thrilled with this habit of mine 😉
Great tips! Our date night is coming up next week so I’ll keep this info. in mind.
Hope you have a great date night 🙂
Maybe it’s because our children are older (23, 22, 15, & 13) but we go on dates all the time. We live in a small town and hubs works a block from our house. We frequently have lunch dates. Friday night is /ours/. During football season that means we go out to eat and then head over to watch our local varsity boys play. Off-season we’ll rent a movie, get together with adult friends, or just hang out together at home.
We’ve been married 10 years (those kids are mine, DIL, and his) and we’ve always taken time for just us. We are the most important part of this family!
Young kids definitely pose a challenge to date night. It is good to hear that as they get older, finding time will get easier 🙂
Definitely agree here. I think keeping conversations light and fun is key for a great date night. 🙂
Couldn’t agree more 🙂
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