Weekend Getaways for
a Happy Marriage
Life
seems to get busier and busier as time goes by and before we
know it another month, season or even year has gone by and
you realize that you haven't had a vacation or spent any
quality time with your partner in a long, long time.
While we can't control many things in life such as work or
family commitments it is important to understand that
everything in life requires nurturing otherwise it will slowly
decline and a marriage is no different.
Spending some quality time together over a weekend at home is a
good thing but as there are usually regular distractions such
as the phone calls, friends dropping by or neighborhood noise,
it is important to get away to a couple's retreat where you
don't have these distractions.
Having a regular weekend getaway with your partner allows you
to spend that quality time together without the day to day
interruptions and distractions and allows you to reconnect with
each other. Make a point of planning your weekend getaways as a
regular thing on your calendar and be as committed to it as you
would be with any business appointment as that quality time
together is as important as anything else because if your
marriage begins to breakdown then everything else in life is
affected as well.
The best retreats to look for are those in hinterland type
locations that are special couple's retreats which do not allow
children. These rules make these retreats very quiet and
relaxing which allow you and your partner to focus on each
other without any noise or distractions at all.
Some tips to make the most of your weekend getaway:
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Surprise your partner by phoning ahead and planning
for some flowers to be placed in your room with a
special note attached. This will certainly be a
memorable surprise.
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Turn off the cell phone. This is an important one
as you must eliminate as many outside distractions
as possible to focus your attention on each
other.
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Put on some relaxation music and give each other a
massage, or alternatively pay for a professional
couple's massage. Many couple's retreats have good
deals on massages and other treatments which help
to relieve the built up stress from daily life and
are a great experience to share together.
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Share a spar bath together with some small candles,
music and a glass of wine. Most couple's retreats
have a spar bath in the room or cabin and also have
candles and wine to save you having to bring your
own.
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Go on a nature walk together. Many couple's
retreats in hinterland locations have walking
trails through forest areas which can be very
enjoyable to do as a couple.
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Sit on the floor of your room or cabin facing your
partner and hold each others hands while
meditating. This is not only relaxing and a good
way to release stress but also a very bonding
experience.
By planning for a regular weekend getaway as a couple to spend
that essential quality time together you will stay connected as
a couple and keep your marriage strong no matter how busy your
life is in between times. The small investment of time and
money required for these getaways every few months will pay big
dividends in the long term of your marriage.
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