Relationships
Project Romance: 5 Secrets to Having It All
These 5 love-saving tips will light up your romance and help you find more balance.
Give Back to Others
Studies show that people who volunteer to help others are healthier and less stressed. Combine these benefits with quality couple time by planning a date to volunteer together. Shovel an elderly neighbor’s sidewalk. Walk dogs at a local animal shelter. Pass out flowers to strangers on a busy street corner. The cheer you share with others will inspire you and may even ignite a new admiration for your spouse.
Sweat Together
According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise boosts energy and improves mood. Want a little extra motivation to get moving? Nab your spouse as your new biking buddy. You will both be invested in the results, plus conquering a new health goal will strengthen your bond and provide something concrete to brag about your spouse at his next work party.
Turn off Work
Turn off your work, literally. Establish a specific space and business hours for yourself with a clear start and end. After 6pm, for example, shutdown your computer and leave your home office regardless of the email barrage filling your inbox. Shut the door and start the home part of your day. Set your phone to notify you of new messages only from your personal accounts. After the kids are in bed, shut down all electronic devices and just talk with your spouse for 30 minutes. Catch up on work news. Compare calendars and get on the same page about your upcoming obligations. Dream about your next vacation. Read the newspaper together. This daily, focused time together doesn’t take much work and it will have huge payoffs in the long run.
Carmen Griffin
This is what I need to read! I’m experiencing emotional stress at the moment *sigh*
Della Martin
I’d like to add: develop small and consistent habits with your partner 😉
Elsa Gomez
yeah, like doing chores together or cooking dinner at home. it creates bonding time and at the same time having fun.
Hilary Rowland
Great point! Thanks for the extra tips, guys! ❤
Koda Hansen
Time management is an important element — it’s important to make time for small luxuries.
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Very helpful! Sometimes it’s hard to maintain connection amid intense schedules!
Esther Devine
Totally. I find it very hard to hard to handle multiple desires — career success and relationships!
Brittany West
When I’m with my special someone, I make sure work doesn’t distract my attention.
Deanna Woods
Thanks for the tips. I most of the time struggle juggling career, ambition and relationship…
Genie Mackenzie
My boyfriend and I make it a habit to schedule a date night every Thursday (and it CAN’T BE RESCHEDULED). This way, we find quality time together to look forward to…
Hilary Rowland
That’s a great idea. 🙂
Isabela Quagliato
It’s very important to create regular time to spend together.
Roe Elizabeth Merry
My parent’s and his are very supportive of what we are doing. They know that we also need some time alone together so they are supportive whenever we let our children sleep with them.