Quote From: druidcanukI don't know how old your children are - but do they go to school? Now you may think I'm terrible for saying this, but if the children are in school - why not take a sick day from work [both of you and spend the day together?
Sure, I know - it's terrible to take a sick day when you aren't sick. But you know what? If you get divorced or just live in misery you WILL be sick soon enough. The stress that results from unhappiness is just not healthy.
So, find a day together when the children are in school and then DON'T spend the day cleaning the house or talking about money. Snuggle! Take a bubble bath together! Hold hands! Sit on the couch and cuddle while you watch a movie! Whatever puts the two of you together is a good thing.
I've been married for almost 27 years now, two children, both still at home, and sometimes we just need some time to be together without anyone else around. It feels like a date. And the 'naughtiness' of calling in sick just adds a little spice to the day.
Live your life - remember, you don't get a do-over.
HA! I knew it- a fellow canuck :) We've been married 22 years with 2 kids at home. Whenever we feel ourselves drifting apart, we do this, too-take a business day off, stay home alone and send the kids to their sitter (a while ago) or school (now) and just stay home and play the day away. We have some activities we enjoy together that make too much noise to do when the kids are home (we have some alternative pervs).
We also have our bedroom on a separate floor from our children and we can lock the door and enjoy our privacy but noise always carries and I can still remember hearing things from my own parents that I didn't need to hear so I am sensitive to that issue.
