I got this idea from the radio station this morning…they were talking about dating and how people don’t do it much anymore. They were talking about single people, but it got me thinking, ‘they should have a show where people call in and give suggestions for dates’.

I’m not talking about the most elaborate date you’ve ever been on or heard of, but suggestions for nice, fun couple-stuff to do to start ‘dating’ your DH again. As we all know, ttc makes you crazy, and can take the romance and fun and togetherness out of intimacy. I know DH and I do and feel MUCH better if we spend time out alone, the more frequently, the better. We start to fall apart emotionally if it all becomes about the bills, the kids, the scheduling, the honey-do lists, etc. No-pressure ‘couple time’ is essential for our emotional health, but we are still learning how to stay on top of it. Nothing elaborate or expensive, just things to help de-stress and have some fun. I know I can use the inspiration, maybe someone else can too…

Here’s one that we did recently: We went to Barnes & Noble for no reason whatsoever, got a coffee, and wandered around for an hour or so. Sometimes together, sometimes separately. Talked about this and that, made fun of the sex-how-to books, and stuff like that.

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