Maybe you've been married 3 years, 10 years, 30 years, or are just hoping to be married someday. Either way, every relationship gets to a point where life gets in the way and time with your spouse takes the back seat. I can't express the importance of not letting that happen. Today, I'm sharing with you some ways to prioritize your relationship despite the busy-ness of life.
Why is prioritizing your relationship important? Why can't it just rest on the back burner? The largest reason why I think it shouldn't sit on the back burner is because your marriage mirrors God's relationship to the church. His bride (the church) is His greatest love. He doesn't forget it, push it aside or leave it for another day. God makes His bride a priority. He spends time with His bride, He talks to His bride, and He protects His bride at all cost. God's desire is for our marriages to be treated with the same tender care. He wants your spouse to be a priority. He wants us to treat our relationship with care, and He wants us to have a real relationship. Relationships take time. Which brings me to my first key:
1) Make time. Set a time in your calendar that is designated for you two to be together. It doesn't have to be every day or every week; it just needs to be something set in stone that doesn't get put off until tomorrow. My husband and I like to designate one night a week to being a couple...just being Jarrod and Jessica. Which brings me to number two...
2) Be intentional. Use your time wisely. Be engaged. Don't be caught up in other things like phones, social media, work, kids, dogs, etc. Set those things down and be intentional about your time with your spouse. We like to plan a date 30-45 minutes away from home so that we can talk in the car on the way. We turn the radio off, put our phones away and talk about life. We address any issues lingering from the week and enjoy each other. We leave the dogs at home (even though we miss them) and focus on each others' company. That brings me to number three...
3) Fight for your time together. Once you set a time, there is always something getting in the way of making your date happen. An emergency pops up, a work opportunity arises, the dog gets sick, the baby is fussy or you have a disagreement at the door on the way out. When these things come up, pray together about what is more important. If something is truly an emergency, then reschedule, but if possible, bypass the distraction and head out for your date.
Whether you set up budget friendly stay-at-home dates or plan a night out, you'll have fun. Use the time together to remember why you're together and how much you enjoy each other. Having alone time really highlights how much you like your other half. If you are in a long term relationship, please make a point to prioritize your relationship. The time spent together will really strengthen your foundation and build your future. Have fun! And please share date ideas with me if you have some!
Why is prioritizing your relationship important? Why can't it just rest on the back burner? The largest reason why I think it shouldn't sit on the back burner is because your marriage mirrors God's relationship to the church. His bride (the church) is His greatest love. He doesn't forget it, push it aside or leave it for another day. God makes His bride a priority. He spends time with His bride, He talks to His bride, and He protects His bride at all cost. God's desire is for our marriages to be treated with the same tender care. He wants your spouse to be a priority. He wants us to treat our relationship with care, and He wants us to have a real relationship. Relationships take time. Which brings me to my first key:
1) Make time. Set a time in your calendar that is designated for you two to be together. It doesn't have to be every day or every week; it just needs to be something set in stone that doesn't get put off until tomorrow. My husband and I like to designate one night a week to being a couple...just being Jarrod and Jessica. Which brings me to number two...
2) Be intentional. Use your time wisely. Be engaged. Don't be caught up in other things like phones, social media, work, kids, dogs, etc. Set those things down and be intentional about your time with your spouse. We like to plan a date 30-45 minutes away from home so that we can talk in the car on the way. We turn the radio off, put our phones away and talk about life. We address any issues lingering from the week and enjoy each other. We leave the dogs at home (even though we miss them) and focus on each others' company. That brings me to number three...3) Fight for your time together. Once you set a time, there is always something getting in the way of making your date happen. An emergency pops up, a work opportunity arises, the dog gets sick, the baby is fussy or you have a disagreement at the door on the way out. When these things come up, pray together about what is more important. If something is truly an emergency, then reschedule, but if possible, bypass the distraction and head out for your date.
Whether you set up budget friendly stay-at-home dates or plan a night out, you'll have fun. Use the time together to remember why you're together and how much you enjoy each other. Having alone time really highlights how much you like your other half. If you are in a long term relationship, please make a point to prioritize your relationship. The time spent together will really strengthen your foundation and build your future. Have fun! And please share date ideas with me if you have some!
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