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Raising kids is hard enough but trying to build into your marriage at the same time might feel impossible. But, that's not true!
Key Points:
- Many people say that raising kids is the best time of your life but the reality doesn’t always feel like that. It can be exhausting to parent young kids, leaving little energy to put toward the marriage.
- Date nights in are a great way to find connection with your spouse without having to spend money on entertainment or babysitters.
- Finding shared interests or hobbies is a great way to connect. It can be based in the home like gardening, cooking, or home projects.
- The key is not to turn your connection time into managing schedules or talking about the kids. The tone needs to be about enjoying each other, not complaining or griping about what the other isn’t doing well.
Quote This:
Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- On a scale of 1-10, how overwhelmed do you feel in your parenting? Explain.
- What are you currently doing to manage those issues? How can you and your spouse work to alleviate some of those stressors?
- How do you and your spouse currently connect? What are some practical things you can do to add more connection time?
- Read Ephesians 4:32. Why is it important to not let your connection time turn into a complaining session? How do you need to be more tender-hearted toward your spouse?
- What are some interests that you do share or could share with your spouse?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
