{"id":16685,"date":"2018-05-25T01:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T08:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=16685"},"modified":"2021-05-31T12:37:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T19:37:45","slug":"5-creative-ways-find-time-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/healthy-relationships\/5-creative-ways-find-time-together\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Creative Ways to Find More Time Together"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes it feels like everything comes between you and your significant other\u2014that late-night work email, events with friends, mandatory family gatherings, the list could go on and on. But despite how it feels, chances are you\u2019re not actually busier than ever before. You just feel like you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe total time people are working\u2014whether paid or otherwise\u2014has not increased in Europe or North America in recent decades,\u201d suggests Oliver Burkeman<\/a>, a BBC reporter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what\u2019s changed? There are always <\/em>more incoming emails, more meetings, more things to read, more ideas to follow up on\u2014and digital, mobile technology means you can easily crank through a few more to-do list items at home, on vacations, or at the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, it can be difficult to find time in your busy schedules to connect. To take back your relationship and spend more time with your significant other try these five tips and tricks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Put down the phone and unplug.
\n<\/strong>Did you know that the average U.S. consumer spends a whopping five hours<\/a> a day on their smartphones? That\u2019s five hours that you could be spending with your partner, instead of scrolling through Instagram or watching cat videos on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set a designated \u201cno phone\u201d time when you and your partner unplug from the digital world and connect. Try during dinner or before bed, times that are perfect for connecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Find a mutual hobby.
\n<\/strong>Chances are you and your partner have a lot in common; it\u2019s one of the many reasons why you two are such a good match. Choose one of the things that you have in common and make it a mutual hobby that you do together. For example, if you both enjoy sports, join an adult kickball or softball league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is this a great way to spend more time together, but it\u2019s a great way to meet other couples and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Outsource your chores.
\n<\/strong>Do you feel like you spend more time folding laundry than you do with your significant other? Between doing the dishes and cleaning up the yard, finding the time to get all of your household chores done can be difficult\u2014not to mention boring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend more time doing fun activities with your partner by \u201coutsourcing\u201d your pesky household chores with the following services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Wash and Fold Laundry Service<\/strong>: Did you know it takes 100 minutes to do one load of laundry<\/a>? Not to mention when you have two weeks of clothes piled up. Send it out to wash and fold, and you’ll spend less time in the laundry room, and more time with your love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Food Delivery:<\/strong> How many times a week do you go to the grocery store? Reduce unnecessary trips to the grocery store by using a food delivery or in-store pickup service. Stores like Walmart, Target, and Stop & Shop all offer similar services. Better yet, use a service like Blue Apron. The ingredients and recipes are delivered, and then you can cook a romantic dinner together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– House Cleaning:<\/strong> If you want to eliminate household chores altogether, consider hiring a house cleaning service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Plan a staycation.
\n<\/strong>You don\u2019t have to plan a fancy getaway to an exotic location to spend some quality time together. Consider taking a staycation in your hometown or city. Make it as fun as any other vacation with an itinerary full of those fun activities you\u2019ve been \u201cmeaning\u201d to do; try dining at a new rooftop restaurant or attending the latest art exhibit. You\u2019ll get plenty of time together and may even find that it\u2019s fun to play tourist in your own city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part about a staycation is the change of scenery\u2014even a long weekend is enough to refresh your relationship and enjoy plenty of time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Cook together.
\n<\/strong>Do you have the local pizza place on speed dial? Does half your monthly budget go to Postmates? Rather than ordering delivery seven nights a week, try cooking with your significant other two to three times a week. Make it fun by choosing at least one meal each week that neither of you have cooked before. Or, take the challenge up a notch by choosing at least one ingredient you\u2019ve never had before\u2014then search for a recipe and experiment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will you save money, but you\u2019ll have a blast cooking up a storm with your love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use these tips to slow down and spend more time with your significant other. Cook dinner together, put down the cell phone, and get away for a quick staycation\u2014you\u2019ll get just the refresh you both need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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