Once you become a parent, kids always come first, and spending quality time alone with your partner may seem like a mission impossible. If you’re trying to keep the spark alive, here are some of the best ways to make time for date nights with your spouse.
Hire a Sitter
The most obvious way to make some time for yourself and your significant other is to hire a babysitter. It may cost you extra, but it’s money well spent if you’re struggling to make time for a date night any other way.
Friends and Family
If hiring a sitter doesn’t fit into your budget, you can always consider having your family members or friends watch your kids for a night. You should offer to return a favor, especially if they’re also busy parents struggling to make time for themselves.
After-School Activities
If your kids are going to practice or doing any after-school activities, put this time to some good use. After taking them to practice, a piano lesson, or an art class, spend some quality time with your significant other.
Skip Work
When nothing else works, you could consider taking a half-day off work to do something fun with your partner. It doesn’t have to be a date night – you can spend a few hours doing something you like together while the kids are still at school.