Do: Let go of control of the kids
Sometimes, when our kids are young, we (especially moms) have a hard time letting go of our “mom worries” enough to enjoy being a wife for an evening. But if we don’t practice doing that, we can start down a dangerous path. I hear from men at speaking events around the country who say almost the same phrase: “Since we had kids, I feel like I’ve lost my wife.”
If our children become our entire world, what message does this convey to the man we married?
So trade babysitting with a trusted couple friend. Leave the kids with family. And as the kids get older, give them a little freedom with this practical idea: Go on some test-run dates when your kids are old enough to be home alone. You can grab a short window of time away, and the kids can show you they’re responsible. Win-win.
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