Tuesday, February 24, 2009

#gno Tuesday Topic



Below was one of the topics of discussion for Twitter's #gno (girls night out). Marriage Zone was the guest tweeter for MomItforward hosted by Carissa. Each Tuesday evening many people (not just women) from Twitter have a chat session related to that week's subject.


If, you are ready to learn, laugh, expand your knowledge and have a rip-roaring good time then, rsvp for the next #gno. It is a good time to connect, ask questions, help others, and learn from experts on a topic. #gno is taking Twitter chat sessions by storm! Once you try it you will be hooked!



Marriage Zone's Topic ~ Relationships



The hardest part about having children is the sheer wealth of time, emotion and energy you invest in them. Don't doubt for an instant that your children are worth it, but there is a new type of stress that your relationship will undergo as you transform from couple to parents. Parents lose sleep, parents are always busy, and there is always something for parents to be doing. Parents rarely get to sleep in and in some cases, rarely get to go out anymore.If you discover that you are spending less and less time with your spouse and that your romantic gestures have been reduced to a half-wave as you pass the coffee in the morning, then it's time to re-ignite the intimacy in your relationship.

The first thing to remember about being a couple is that couples need quality time together and that begins with setting aside time for each other that isn't about work, bills, household chores or your child. If your infant is too young or you aren't comfortable with going out for a long period of time; make plans for a date evening at home. As soon as the baby is down for the night or their longest sleep cycle – four or five hours – share a nice dinner, either ordered in or prepared together and watch a movie or just talk. Don't worry about the dishes, the laundry, and the work that you brought home from the office – those four or five hours are for the two of you alone. Turn off the phone; let your friends and family know that this is a 'don't show up' night.

Tips To Enjoy!





  • Have a picnic. It can be in your house or at the park as long at you won't be disturbed. If the picnic is at home during the night then lay down a blanket with the lights off and light some candles. Finger-foods or the two of you have your favorite sandwiches with your favorite sides. Be sure to include wine glasses even if you don't drink alcohol, you can fill with soda. It is all about setting the atmosphere. Don't forget the music.


  • Have a romantic treasure hunt. Hide notes in various places about a clue to find with each one leading to another clue. Make the final clue be you! This can also be done with each clue leading to diferent stores to pick up things on the treasure list. Then, ending at home for the final clue.


  • Try exploring each other naked and blind-folded


  • Go bowling. Pretend you are the only people there. Dance whenever you get a strike (or even hit a pin). Do 'trick rolls' together. Make up funny names for each other to put on the overhead screen. Kiss each other between every turn. If you want to make this date romantic as well as fun call ahead and reserve a lane. Cover the area with rose petals and have one of the tables set up with a rose and a nice dinner.


  • Set-up a pamper night at home after kid(s) go to bed.


  • Take a shower together.


  • Put lotion on your spouse or have your spouse put lotion on you after a shower/bath.


  • Take time to think about each other, then sit together and write a letter to each other. Write from the heart, tell them what you appreciate about them and what you really like about them. Once you start writing it will just flow. Then exchange letters and read them together. This will bring you closer together...writing is easier than speaking sometimes.


  • If possible go wine tasing.


  • Go to your local city find the tallest building go to the top and just relax while looking at the city sky line.


  • Take photographs together - Get a couple of disposable cameras and go some place to take pictures. Then once the pictures are developed compare how different they are! Then, make a scrapbook out of the photos.



Remember love tokens – those little gifts of affection that you used to give each other? Do that again. If you both work all week, take turns giving the other one a morning to sleep in and breakfast in bed on the weekends. If you like to write love notes, leave them for each other to find. The most important thing to re-igniting romance in your relationship is to remember – you love this person and their smile is what you are working for. So, pick up a single carnation or a box of their favorite candies or even just a movie that you'll enjoy – be thoughtful, be creative and most of all, remember to be in love.

1 comment:

minivan gal said...

My husband and I found a great website called Intimate Surprises. It really helped reignite the interest in the bedroom. Now we are very excited each month to get our packages!