Dear In a Lull
Thank you so much for writing this week. Marriages all have ups and downs and so often it is reflective of what stage of life your children are in. In infant and toddler stage, couples are often exhausted from lack of sleep and chasing a little one around. In elementary school, exhaustion lifts and most couples find their way back together however in middle and high school, extracurricular actives can bring back exhaustion. Once college hits, freedom at last. So, what do you do in the meantime until the children are out of the house? You start dating at home. Here are a few examples of at home dates:
– Cooking together once the children are settled or asleep
– Watching a movie together once the children are asleep
– Sitting outside together talking about your day
– Planning a trip together (looking towards the future is very good for relationships)
– Play a board game, card game or video game together
With any relationship, going back to the beginning and figuring out what attracted you to each other is very helpful. Why did you fall in love with your partner? If you would like to explore this topic more, please reach out for a free consultation to see if therapy is a good option. You are able to schedule a consultation at Anchor the Soul Counseling’s contact page:
https://anchorthesoulcounseling.clientsecure.me/request/service
Sincerely,
Melissa J. Davis, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Owner, Anchor the Soul Counseling, PLLC.
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