This article was co-authored by Collette Gee and by wikiHow staff writer, Jennifer Mueller, JD. Collette Gee is a Relationship Coach, Certified Violence Prevention Specialist, the Author of "Finding Happily… No Rules, No Frogs, No Pretending." Focusing on creating meaningful romantic relationships, Collette uses her experience having worked in the mental health industry as a psych nurse to conduct relationship coaching, online courses, and workshops to help women and men find lasting love. Prior to Collette's coaching business, she worked in the mental health field as a psych nurse which has helped inform her practice to create and sustain happy, healthy meaningful romantic relationships. Her work has been featured on TLC, London Live, the Huffington Post, and CNN.
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When you're busy working, taking care of kids, and handling household chores, you might find you and your spouse only see each other in passing. Even if you're both doing chores in the same room together, that doesn't necessarily qualify as quality time. If this sounds like you, sit down with your spouse and your schedules and carve out a little time each week to focus on each other, show affection, and increase your connection. Here, we've gathered some ideas to get you started with ways to spend quality time with your wife.
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QuestionHow can I improve my quality time with my partner at home?Collette GeeCollette Gee is a Relationship Coach, Certified Violence Prevention Specialist, the Author of "Finding Happily… No Rules, No Frogs, No Pretending." Focusing on creating meaningful romantic relationships, Collette uses her experience having worked in the mental health industry as a psych nurse to conduct relationship coaching, online courses, and workshops to help women and men find lasting love. Prior to Collette's coaching business, she worked in the mental health field as a psych nurse which has helped inform her practice to create and sustain happy, healthy meaningful romantic relationships. Her work has been featured on TLC, London Live, the Huffington Post, and CNN.
Relationship CoachEven if you decide to stay in, go to a little effort to make it special. For example, if you're watching a movie on Netflix, pop some popcorn and put plenty of blankets and pillows on the couch so the two of you can cuddle up.
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Time apart can be just as important as time together! Schedule "alone time" periodically so each of you has time to refresh and practice self-care.[17]Thanks
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- Put your cell phones away! Focus on each other and avoid distractions. While you might need to interrupt quality time for a true emergency, anything else can usually wait.[18]Thanks
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- ↑ Collette Gee. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 1 May 2020.
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