Things change when the kids start coming, don’t they? I guess so. Recently, we took a look around and found out that some mums would rather spend valentine’s day with their kids than adding a little bit of spice by spending the day romantically with their husbands. Well, give me all your reasons but i still have reason to believe that even if the kids are there, you can still have a romantically pleasing day with your spouse on a great day such as valentine’s. So we decided to draft a prudent but nice list of 5 things you might like to try in order to keep the relationship alive for the better.

PS: We aren’t saying you should throw away the kids, we’re just saying you should celebrate them, cos they’re the reason you two exist.

5 Ways to Keep the Romance Alive

1. Watch Movies or Series Together

I recently realized that a lot of couples do this and when they talk about it, you hear the gratification in their voices. You often hear phrases like; “I haven’t watched the latest episode and I can’t watch it without my wife/husband” with a nice smile too. It creates an activity to look forward to and be excited about. So, whether it is a movie date to catch a new release or a weekly series date to catch up on Fixer, it gives you something trivial to talk about outside everything else that makes up your lives.

1. Indulge in Solo Days & Nights

When you can, take the children to their grandparents’ or their cousins’ (the kids would love a chance for a sleepover anyway). You get to have the house to yourselves like old times and for a few days, you both get to focus on yourselves and relax! You should try it sometime.

3. Give Little Surprises

Everyone loves surprises, even you. You should do it from time to time. Quick massage after a long day, breakfast in bed on a Saturday morning after a stressful week, tickets to a show he would love. Being married should not stop all the sweet things you did when you were dating.

4. Celebrate Important Events

Every relationship comes with relevant dates; wedding anniversary, when he proposed, first kiss… Some people even know the dates for the first time they laid eyes on each other. If you know the dates, celebrate them as often as you can. They do not always need to be marked with gifts. A short message saying “I’m forever grateful you crossed my path 7 years ago today” goes a long way in making anyone feel special. Those are words of affirmation right there!

5. Try Something New

There’s a tendency to fall into patterns after being with someone for a long time, and sometimes, this could lead to boredom. Basically what we call see-finish around here! LOL. Try something new every time in every facet of your lives together as a couple, especially in the “other room”. Keep the romance alive!

So, there you have it! You do not have to wait for Valentine’s Day to keep the romance alive.

Source: http://parentalgoodnews.com.ng/2017/02/22/5-ways-to-keep-the-romance-alive/