keep time for your spouse.

As a mother, (and for some fathers) being a full time parent is hard work, can be very stressful. You can often find yourself neglecting your partner. Its natural. But here are a few pointers, i try to live by with hubby so he doesnt feel neglected. He was put on the back burner, with devastating results, that almost costed us our family.

so here are a few tips ive picked up, and i hope it helps...

*Everyday, spend 15 minutes with your partner- NO interuptions. No phone, no kids, nothing. And talk about your day. When kids come up to you, wanting this that and all, say im spending time with my girlfriend/boyfriend, Push off, lol. come and talk to me after. MAKE THAT TIME YOURS! Choose a specific time of the day. And keep that 15 minute a day date religously.

* Set a date- For once a month fortnight or week, whichever your finances and babysitters allow, and go on a date.Go to dinner, or a movie, bowling, anything you both enjoy. Bare in mind you dont always need money. Go for a walk in the park, along the beach, try fishing, make a date once a month and keep it.it gives you both something to look forward too, BE CREATIVE!

*Save- Save a little money a week, doesnt matter how little, and save it all til you can afford a holiday. Of course you can take your kids, but all the better if you can leave them behind for the weekend and have second honeymoon. Even if you do take your kids, fantastic, a bit of family BONDING time. We probably save $2 a week, but its all good, we will get there.

*Buy some massage oils- Give each other a massage everynow and again, it relaxing, and can ultimately lead to something else (hehehe) But dont Expect it. Do it cause you love the person, don't expect anything in return, otherwise you wil feel resentful. It becomes a chore.

I hope this has helped, this is advice we were given, and we try very hard to keep up with it, and it has worked for us. I hope it works for you, let me know!!!