5. Prioritizing time together.
In the busyness of life, sometimes you start to think, “We live together, so we do not need to set aside time to be together.” This is the wrong attitude.
One of the best ways to prevent an affair is to have a weekly date with your spouse. You may think you don’t have time, but there are creative ways to sneak in a date.
Meet for lunch during the workday, drop the kids off with a friend or grandparents and go out for brunch on the weekend, or go out for late-night appetizers after the kids are settled in bed on a Friday or Saturday night. You can even get up early on a weekend and go for a walk before the kids wake up.
Another important routine is to touch base each day, even if it’s only for a few minutes. One creative idea is to wash the dishes together. If privacy is important, don’t worry; kids usually steer clear of the kitchen when there is work to do.
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