“The grass isn’t greener on the other side; it’s greener where you water it.” –Justin Bieber

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While you may not have “Bieber Fever” , you cannot deny the truth of this lyric that he wrote because the grass is greener where you actually water it! With the busyness of daily life it is easy to lose sight of the one you love. However, the reality is that maintaining and strengthening your relationship with your sweetheart is one of the key factors for life satisfaction as a whole. By taking the time to “water the grass” of your relationship with your spouse, you are investing in the health of your marriage now and for your future.

Connect:

  • Plan a meal for just the two of you. Feed the kids early and get them to bed so you can spend some one-on-one time with your sweetie, sharing a meal and sharing conversation. Maybe even light a candle or two to create an atmosphere of romance? The sky’s the limit, folks, plan that romantic meal stat!
  • Schedule a date night out! We live on a beautiful island, offering ample spots to soak in time together enjoying a sunset walk at the beach, a picnic Upcountry or a hike through the woods. Of course, there are also many great restaurants to check out as well. Play tourist and have some fun together!
  • Find a mutual hobby to enjoy together. Out of all the activities there are to do under the sun, you are bound to find one you can enjoy with your love. Perhaps give dance lessons a try? Waking up and enjoying a fresh cup of coffee together, before the kids arise? Check your schedules and block some time each week to do something you both love together.
  • Create a “reconnect jar”. Write down quick, fun activities you can do, put the cards in a jar, then pull one out whenever the mood strikes. From turning up the music and dancing to “your” song together to doing a stare contest, the reconnect jar can shake up a stale afternoon, and provide a few laughs along the way.
  • Send fun text messages to each other. You can send something as simple as a message like, “I love you, honey, can’t wait to see you!!!” to “I like you a lot. A whole, whole lot!” to inside jokes, sweet encouragements and other lovey-dovey messages. What a welcome they will be compared to the normal, “Hey, will you pick up some milk?”