How to Keep Your Marriage Strong on a First Responder or Military Work Schedule
They say marriage is not supposed to be easy?and they’re right. Marriage is something that needs tending to. Like a fire, you don’t want the flame to go out. While most couples have dinner together every night to discuss the day’s events and focus on their relationship, what do you do when one or even both partners are either constantly on-call, gone for months at a time, or on a revolving schedule" Welcome to the life of military and first responder marriages. These schedules make keeping a marriage healthy and alive a little harder. Here are some tips on how to keep your spark alive!
Schedule Time Together to Touch Base
Scheduling time together doesn’t sound sweep-you-off-your-feet romantic, but it’s worth it. When you’re dealing with a crazy schedule and maybe a child or two, snagging an hour or even 15 minutes a day (or a week if they’re not at home) with your spouse can really cut down on stress. Use this time in two ways: to discuss what’s happening in your life and to also just enjoy one another’s company. This way, the “buisness” side of marriage won’t or can’t conflict with the romantic side. Being informed and updated with each other’s important issues will make the other time you’re together for fun more enjoyable. Silence your phones (if possible) and focus on each other’s needs and your connection. So while scheduling time together may not sound great at the b...
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