Do you think that your partner is more important than your children or yourself?

Do you think that your family is the most important thing in your life, but how much time you spend with them actually tells a very different story?

Spending time with your partner is essential. Your partner is not something you can check on once or twice a year to make sure it’s thriving. Spending quality time with your partner is the best way to nurture a relationship. This is what a real relationship is all about.

We all think, “We are so busy already.” This is not true. You have plenty of time. But you must set aside some for your partner.

Imagine that your partner only had six months to live. You would make time to connect with them every day.

As if it were your life, make time for your partner. You have time for the kids, your work, chores and other things. You can find time for the person who is most important to you.

Make time for your partner

First step: Schedule time for a conversation.

Pick a time in the day to talk quietly for 15 minutes or more. Discuss your feelings, thoughts, days and dreams.

You must make the time you have set aside sacred. Keep those appointments. If you can find time for a dentist appointment, then you can also make time to speak to your partner.

Nothing is more important than time spent together. The secret to a successful relationship is spending time together.

Step two: plan a date night

Make some dates with your partner while you’re at it. Date nights are not just for talking. They’re also a great way to have fun.

It’s easy to forget to have fun with your partner when life gets hectic and you put it on the backburner. Or, to forget that relationships can be fun and fulfilling. Plan a date night where you can go out to dinner, watch a movie at home, or do something new. You don’t need to spend a lot of money or do anything fancy. Just make sure you have some time to enjoy each other.