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FamilyHost_Meredith - June 14, 2009
I can remember my parents having date nights, but I can't say I remember them ever taking a trip by themselves. Of course, if they had, I would've been with my grandparents - and figured that was more fun anyway. So maybe I just wasn't paying attention. ;-)

Trips away can give parents such a needed recharge - no kids menus, no waking up at the crack of dawn, no worrying about getting back in time for the babysitter. Just being together and doing what THEY want to do.

Have you ever had an R & R trip with your spouse? Tell us how you find the Romance & Relaxation.
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FamilyHost_Meredith - July 08, 2009
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  Guys tend to focus on career above all else, and need reminders from time to time. Does he know how much you feel you need some time together? Remember, guys don't read minds very well...not at all in fact. Maybe you need to just set him down and have a little heart to heart to get him back on track on what is really important.  
By BroncosDad
Excellent advice, BroncosDad. Just think how much easier life would be for you boys if only you HAD been born with that mind-reading ability! ;-)
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BroncosDad - July 03, 2009
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  We never really go out and our last 2 big trips my husband had business meetings. We so need a night on the town!  
By Jennyboots
Guys tend to focus on career above all else, and need reminders from time to time. Does he know how much you feel you need some time together? Remember, guys don't read minds very well...not at all in fact. Maybe you need to just set him down and have a little heart to heart to get him back on track on what is really important.
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Jennyboots - July 02, 2009
We never really go out and our last 2 big trips my husband had business meetings. We so need a night on the town!
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FamilyHost_Meredith - June 22, 2009
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  Hubby and I have date nights just not as often as we would like. It's just not easy finding a sitter that we can trust. We do take advantage of the time after the kids go to bed. It's the only time we have to ourselves to just chat and enjoy each other without distractions. A trip away even if it's only overnight sounds great and is something I think I'll have a chat with hubby about. Our twins are 3 so I think they can handle mommy and daddy being away for a little while.  
By maddoxabz
That's great that you and your husband utilize the free moments that you can find.
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maddoxabz - June 22, 2009
Hubby and I have date nights just not as often as we would like. It's just not easy finding a sitter that we can trust. We do take advantage of the time after the kids go to bed. It's the only time we have to ourselves to just chat and enjoy each other without distractions. A trip away even if it's only overnight sounds great and is something I think I'll have a chat with hubby about. Our twins are 3 so I think they can handle mommy and daddy being away for a little while.
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Giggles_all_day - June 20, 2009
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  My husband and I come from family of divorce. Both our father cheated on our mothers. Instead of reconnecting at home they connected elsewhere. Maybe if they had date night back then things would have turned out different. Weather you travel, go out for dinner, have nooners or date night in your basement after the kids go to bed are all great way to keep your relationship alive. I would love to hear more about what you do to reconnect and keep the fires burning.  
By mrswingert
Oh I agree, every little thing helps!
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BroncosDad - June 19, 2009
Summer before last, we got away for several nights to a resort in Branson, MO on the lakefront. We rented a suite with separate bedrooms, but with living area, kitchen and a great deck. Branson has all kinds of shows and exhibits, and we really enjoyed the days away. It gave us a chance to talk, to reflect, to enjoy a cup of coffee together on the deck in the mornings, watching the lake.
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mrswingert - June 19, 2009
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  I think you are right about this! It is funny how they did not have those special nights alone but they still stayed together for years and loved it each other the same as the day they met...or at least my parents did.  
By Giggles_all_day

My husband and I come from family of divorce. Both our father cheated on our mothers. Instead of reconnecting at home they connected elsewhere. Maybe if they had date night back then things would have turned out different.

Weather you travel, go out for dinner, have nooners or date night in your basement after the kids go to bed are all great way to keep your relationship alive.

I would love to hear more about what you do to reconnect and keep the fires burning.


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Giggles_all_day - June 18, 2009
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  I don't remember my parents ever going out by themselves, either. I think that the idea of date night wasn't something their generation thought about. The focus was on raising the kids.  
By BroncosDad
I think you are right about this! It is funny how they did not have those special nights alone but they still stayed together for years and loved it each other the same as the day they met...or at least my parents did.
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BroncosDad - June 18, 2009
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  It's funny but my parents never went on a trip alone or had date nights, all I remember is that they always worked. I guess having had 6 kids it was kinda hard. I have to make myself stop and remember that we are also a couple and not just mom and dad. We do have a date night at least once a month!  
By Giggles_all_day
I don't remember my parents ever going out by themselves, either. I think that the idea of date night wasn't something their generation thought about. The focus was on raising the kids.
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