Traditions

So this post is about traditions. Work schedules and other responsibilities can sometimes make you feel run down and stressed. It is really important to have at least a couple hours a day and or a day a week just to spend together and forget about work. Chris and I make sure to spend every sunday together unless we are really needed at work and this is a tradition we have formed together. We have noticed that this gives us motivation to work hard all week because we are looking forward to our sunday. Here are some tips to share with your spouse on finding this time together.

1. Sleep in together- This is the best way for you to kick off your day together. If you both wake up feeling well rested this will already put you in a good mood. It also doesn't hurt to cuddle a little :)

2. Find a local restaurant that offers brunch- this is part of our sunday tradition. We always go to our favorite place in sandy springs for brunch to help kick off our day.

3. Find something you will both enjoy doing together-you could choose something he wants to do one week and then something you would like to do the next week or you can just choose something together. Chris and I always opt for going to the movies since we have both become movie buffs together. One week one of us chooses the movie and then the next week the other gets to choose their pick.

4. Your allowed to do something productive- You are supposed to relax on your day off but you can spend an hour or two crossing something off your to-do list. For us some sunday's we choose to go furniture shopping or apartment hunting and even though we aren't ready to buy anything yet it gives us a better idea of what we want. We also like to go shopping for wedding items so we are buying them slowly instead of all at once. We have started quite a collection :)

5. Take this time to show your significant other how you feel about them- I always make sure to let Chris know especially during our day together how much I appreciate what he does for me during the week. This is important!

6. Dress down together- this goes with my relaxation theory. I know for me after dressing up for work all week and Chris dressing up as well this just makes us feel so much more comfortable on our day out.

7. Give each other a massage- this is a perfect ending to your day together and gets you revved up for your upcoming week. It will help you sleep as well. I hate to admit this though...Chris and I don't do this too often. Maybe we should start.

Tips for weeknight time together:

1. Pick shows you both love and TIVO them for time together- Chris and I have so many shows we love watching together and we always make sure we are ready to watch them when we get home from work.

2. Make dinner together- this is cheaper than going out but is more work. If you do it together though it will be something fun and rewarding once your get to taste your creation.

3. Ask each other about your work day and then LISTEN-Let your significant other vent to you. This is what makes you their best friend. It doesn't mean anything if you ask them about their day and then tune them out. Make eye contact, give them advice. Help them through their stress like they would for you. But don't talk about this for more than 30 minutes, it's your time to wind down. Take advantage of it.

4. Do something fun together without leaving the house- Play a board game, dance together, read beside each other in bed.

5. Kiss each other- I know this sounds crazy but I know that our schedule gets so crazy sometimes we forget to do this and this type of affection is important to build your relationship.


Having a tradition together is so important for your relationship. It gives you something to look forward to together and if you don't have anything to look forward to your are not going to be very happy in life or in your relationship. Until next time....