5 Simple Ways Connect With Your Husband

 5 Simple Ways Connect With Your Husband

Have you ever rolled over in the middle of the night and not recognized the man lying next to you? I'm not talking about that time in college; I'm talking about now. After many years of marriage, you may begin to feel as if your husband is a stranger to you. Or do you think he's getting stranger? In any case, here are 5 easy ways to stay in touch with your husband.

1. Prepare a meal together.

It doesn't matter if it's breakfast or dinner, as long as you're spending time together. Why not get up early on Sunday morning and prepare a big old-fashioned Sunday breakfast for you and the kids? Or how about leaving the kids with a sitter and having a nice romantic dinner together?

You will save money by preparing the meal at home rather than eating out. Furthermore, you will not have to get "all dolled up" (unless you want to). Most importantly, you'll be relying on teamwork, which is the most important aspect of any marriage.

2. Take on a project and get your hands dirty!

Take on a large and messy task from your to-do list, such as cleaning out the garage, pulling up shrubs in the yard, or organizing the attic. Make an afternoon of it and do it with your friends! You'll both feel a great sense of accomplishment that the job is finally finished, and it'll feel even better to know that you accomplished it by working as a team.

Why not take a bath for two now that you've worked up a sweat?

3. Spend an afternoon reminiscing and looking through old photos.

Discuss the activities you used to do when you first started dating and make a plan to resume them. You may not be able to do them all, but try to do as many as you can, whether it's going for long walks, attending concerts, or making out at the movies.

4. Take the day off!

Plan a day when you can both stay home from work and spend the entire day at home - alone, together, doing nothing! All day in bed, cuddling and watching movies. Make sure the phone's ringer is turned off.

5. Make an effort to stay in touch with your husband on a daily basis.

Listen, inquire, and become his partner in all aspects of your life. Making it a point to ask him, "How was your day, Honey?" every day when he gets home and listening to his response can make all the difference.

The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone in your marriage. If you're not feeling as close to your husband as you once did, express your concerns to him. Tell him how you feel about it, how it makes you feel, and that you want to work on it.

Your husband is likely to be clueless at first, but once he realizes you're genuinely concerned, he'll jump right in and make more of an effort. Best wishes!