Sunday, 6 December 2015

Time... Makes or Breaks a Relationship

We have all heard that sex is the most important ingredient in a relationship. And while I believe it has its role; time in my opinion is the most important element as its glues all the other ingredients in a relationship.

Time is what is needed to get know and understand each other. It is time, that builds friendship, which is needed to connect socially, emotionally, physically, psychologically and even sexually. Creating time for your partner demonstrates the commit you have to the relationship and its sustainability.

If we look at it,  time is really the main feature in all forms of relationship even as a parent you have to create the time to get know; in order to fulfil the needs of your children.

It is not that complicated.  The complication comes when you make excuses for not being able to spend time.  We often use work, school, friends  or our children as a crutch; when all it boils down to is time management and prioritizing.  Building a relationship takes conscious effort to factor your spouse in your calendar. Yes, I said  the calendar that little tool that structures your professional life add your personal and family appoints. The friends hang out taking priority over family and spouse time; also need to be monitored.  I agree that we need time away from our spouse, to chill and unwind; but  must not be that hanging out with friends whether it be on the phone or in person okay and the spouse takes the back seat. Building any relationship takes time hence you need to balance.  A good way to balance this is to do check-ins with your spouse find out if you are spending enough time by asking. Have structured date nights and find time just to talk.  Spending time together helps to keep the connections and improves the sex life as well as the friendship.

If time is not taken to keep the communication flowing and continuous bonding. Remember,  to never become complacent in your relationship.  Use time as a tool to help keep your relationship on point and keep you communicating and connecting in all levels.