Simplicity in the Burbs ($2 a day): "Being Simple Brings Families Together" [Days 10-13]

So it is four days later since I wrote last.  I have a couple of highlights that I think are worth mentioning, particularly about my marriage.

What a wonderful wife I have that she would want to partner with me in this $2 experiment.  I cannot tell you how much I love her….  Ok, enough sap.  Except to say that our anniversary last Thursday ended up being a great time to simply be together.  We didn’t need fancy gifts or fine dinning, all we need is each other.  And that might be where many couples get it wrong.  Think about the Bachelor.  On this show, the couples get flown to Africa, New Zealand, and anywhere else that is cool.  But what is the statistical probability that they will actually stay together after the final rose?  Apparently not good.  Only 3 couples have survived what is closing in on 20 seasons or so.  Being together is much more important than flashy experiences.

Interestingly enough, my wife had a keen observation as we were cooking together in the kitchen the other day.  “We are have sure been spending a lot more time together in the kitchen.”  Hhhhmmmm…  It is amazing how simplicity can actually bring families together.

What do you do to intentionally carve out time for your significant other?

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