5 Reasons For a Weekly Date Night

Valentine’s Day is the THE big date night of the year, but what about the other 51 weeks? Don’t you and the hubster deserve a little one-on-one time together on a regular basis?

I know, I know, you’d have to get a babysitter and you’re just too tired anyway, and seriously, your legs haven’t seen a razor since your beach vacation last July. Well, as many excuses as there are not to have a regular date night, there are even better ones in favor of it. For instance:

1. Grow together, not apart – It’s too easy to lead separate lives within a marriage. He has his friends, you have yours. He has his job, you have yours. He goes to the gym in the morning, you go after work. There’s very little opportunity to spend time together and reconnect. A couple of hours one night a week goes a long way to keeping you up-to-date in your partner’s life.

2. Be the true you – We wear lots of hats each day – mom, coworker, sister, etc. – and each hat comes with a different set of rules. As a mom, you want to set a good example, so you don’t call the guy who just cut you off in traffic that very creative four-letter-word that was on the tip of your tongue. And heaven forbid you go without pantyhose at the office or wear that cute little top that you love that gives just a peek at “the girls.” Date night gives you a chance to throw out all the rules and just be yourself.

3. No responsibility, all fun – Our lives seem to be run by jammed calendars and mile-long To Do lists, at work and at home. So taking a break from our responsibilities once a week gives us a chance to relax and have fun. And afterall, isn’t this the person your hubby fell in love with?

4. A date with a hot guy – By the same token, you get to see the goofy, sexy, sweet guy you swooned over years ago. Well, hello, you sexy beast! Where’ve you been?

5. Cheaper than divorce – Seriously, I’ve been there. And the high price of divorce – both monetarily and emotionally – is not an expense I’m willing to take on again. For the same money, I could take a fabulously romantic vacation with my hubby (and feel a whole other range of emotions)! So book a cabin instead of a court date.

Making a commitment to set aside time for your relationship will strengthen the bond you created so many years ago. So what are you waiting for? Go have fun!