Talane’s Blog of the Week, April 24, 2006

Last night, I had a date with my husband. We went for Thai food and shared an appetizer of grilled chicken skewers with that lovely peanut dipping sauce, red curry beef and a prawn fried rice dish followed by fresh mango and passion fruit sorbet for dessert (I ate most of that!)—a lovely dinner out. By sharing all the courses, we both got to try more things and we weren’t stuffed afterwards. We then went to see an excellent film. It was a wonderful evening.

This blog is about the importance of dating your spouse or partner (Tip 46 in “Coach Yourself to Success”). We go out, just the two of us, for a nice dinner or movie or something. We get dressed up and have this romantic time at least once a week. I am always amazed at how many married couples, especially those with children, don’t go out at all. Personally, I’d go crazy! Keeping the romantic side of a relationship alive is critical, and to do that requires romantic time alone. I know I need time, without the baby crying in the background, so I can really focus on Paul.

If you don’t have kids—no excuse! If you have kids, it is even more important to carve out this precious time together. Book a babysitter for the same time each week and go out on a date. Have some fun!

Enjoy!
Talane