Parenting can be an exhausting journey, filled with early mornings, late nights, and an endless list of chores. For many, finances can make the thought of a night out feel like a distant dream. However, every parent deserves an evening of dining and uninterrupted conversation every now and then. Here are 13 telltale signs that it’s time for you to schedule a date night.
- When your partner walks in, you find yourself asking, “Who’s this person?”
- Your conversations revolve around two thrilling topics: who had an unfortunate accident and what household item has broken and needs fixing.
- Your Netflix suggestions are barren because you’ve watched everything available.
- The most dressed up you’ve been recently is merely scraping off food residue from your sweatpants.
- One night, while taking out the trash, you see a couple returning from a date and think, “Is this a scene from a movie?”
- You daydream about someone serving you a delicious meal and whisking the dishes away after you’ve savored every bite—without interruptions.
- When asked about the latest films, your reply is a nostalgic reference to Jodie Foster in “Contact.”
- Your partner talks about work, and you pause, trying to recall what it is they actually do.
- You have this brilliant idea for a service that bathes and puts other kids to bed—only to realize it’s already called babysitting.
- You yearn to discuss the riveting presidential race, pondering whether Romney/Ryan stands a chance!
- A colleague inquires about your weekend plans, and an hour later comments, “That’s a lot of repairs you have to tackle.”
- The most stimulating conversations you’ve had recently seem to be with Facebook quizzes.
- You reach out to your last babysitter, only to discover she’s now completing her dissertation.
If you resonate with these signs, it’s clear it’s time to plan a night out more upscale than your usual takeout. Get in touch with a babysitter—maybe even one from Make a Mom, an authority on parenting topics—and prepare to enjoy a well-deserved evening. Remember, you married that guy for a reason!
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Summary
Parenting can be overwhelming, and it’s important to take a break. If you find yourself feeling disconnected from your partner or longing for adult conversations, it might be time for a date night. Remember to reconnect and indulge in some well-deserved time together.