Remember the early days of dating when you and your spouse were just getting to know each other and going on dates all the time? Now that kids are in the picture, these days seem like eons ago – a time in your lives where you were able to go out every week for dinner and drinks, to concerts, shows, and wherever it pleased you. Now things are different and life is hectic, meaning date nights are very few between. But to sustain a healthy marriage, regular dates must be kept and here’s why:
- Gets the communication flowing
With hectic schedules for both spouses and kids in the mix, it can be hard to communicate with each other. But when couples take scheduled date nights, they get to communicate on a deeper level and strengthen their relationship. They can talk about problems and concerns in depth and really sit down and have a real conversation without the kids always interrupting.
- It provides alone time
When you have kids, it’s rare that you ever have alone time, especially if they’re little. Alone time is needed in relationships and doing things you used to do before you had kids allows you to enjoy those times again, even if it’s only for a few hours. Having alone time provides intimacy for your relationship, which is key to a happy marriage.
- Rekindles love
When you get some alone time with your spouse, you remember why you fell in love with them. Date nights rekindle that romantic spark you first had and this is essential for sustaining love over the long haul. It’s what will get you to your 25th anniversary and beyond.
- Relieves stress
Having kids is hard; there’s no sugar coating this. Parents need to relieve stress and going on date nights allows them to spend quality time with each other apart from their kids, lowering stress levels. When you go out on date night, you get to forget about life back home and its problems and just focus on you two.