Have fun, spend time together

 by Kemi Ashefon 

   

It’s possible to neglect your spouse! This isn’t strange because, whether due to work, children, meetings and other circumstances, this happens. To maintain a healthy relationship, make time for each other and spend quality time with your partner. Here are some benefits your marriage enjoys from such acts
Good example to children
Now that I am no longer at the House of Representatives, I have time to attend social events with my wife. Not only social events, we go out on dinner dates and other casual outings. It’s a good way to tell the children, ‘everything is fine between dad and mom’
— Hon. Kayode Amusan is married to Aishat

Builds intimacy
“We spend quality time together. How? We either do a romantic getaway or we go to the cinemas to watch some movies. Also, we indulge in loads of communication to keep the fire aglow
—Julia is married to Kelechi Amadi-Obi

 Builds friendship
Funsho: When we want to spend time together, my wife and I go clubbing and we are like two great friends.
Victoria: We can be indoors for days and we won’t run out of things to talk about. We spend a lot of time talking and playing. That is the secret of the friendship that exists between the both of us
—Funsho Adeolu, an actor, is married to Victoria

Healthy lifestyle
Our children understand that we love to spend time alone. When they see us getting dressed, they know we are either going on a date or we are getting ready to ship them to their grandparents’ place. Also, we attend functions without the kids and sometimes, we go to lodge in a hotel and rest
— Adora is married to Zik Zulu-Okafor

 Strengthens bond
“My husband has succeeded in making me fall in love with riding power bikes. I am quite adventurous and we do that on weekends. We do sky-diving outside the country. He has taught me how to ride bicycles too. I tell women that their husband’s hobbies should be theirs too. That keeps you together and keeps the fire of love aglow
—Elizabeth is married to Ini Akpabio



Ways to spend time together
• Visit a spa: A couple can go and get a massage together, he can get a haircut while she gets hers coloured. Spending time at a spa doesn’t just allow you to get pampered but it’s also a great stress reliever.
• Organise a picnic: Instead of putting a dent in your wallet, plan a picnic in the park. You can bring a nice blanket from home, a good meal, and even a bottle of wine; if you choose. Not only will you be saving money you will be giving your spouse your complete and total attention.
• Shopping: Plan a shopping trip when you know it will benefit the both of you. If you have an occasion to attend, help each other pick out an outfit. This will help your husband tolerate a day of shopping and enjoy his time with you.
• Swimming: It’s another good way to de-stress and be totally relaxed.
• See a new movie: This can be at home or you go to the cinemas with your spouse. It relaxes and creates a romantic ambience.
Adapted: Yahoo!