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girl scouts camp fair put down the screens.
soileau
suggests putting the phones down in order to reconnect. ?i say this for two reasons. first, although technology can be great, it can also keep us from being truly social and living in the moment. it?s okay not to capture and post every single delight your family experiences, so you can actually be in the experiences,?
says
soileau
. additionally, when you?re holding your phone, you?re making yourself less available to physical touch and have closeness. remember when you first started dating and even holding hands felt electric?
soileau
says
your phone is not capable of feeling rejection, but your
partner
is. be intentional with your time together. take time for date night. be it once a week, or once a month, make a plan to get out of the house and do something new together. take a cooking class, or go to a wine dinner at your local grocery store. you can liven up date night with local cooking lessons at ruffino?s (ruffinosbatonrouge.com) and wine dinners at alexander?s highland market (alexandersmkt.com). make a list. massengale suggests making a list of five caring behaviors that your
partner
can do for you. ?your list can include small things that translate as love to you,? massengale
says
, ?it could be as simple as making a cup of coffee or slipping a note in their bag before work.? be specific and exchange lists. this gives each
partner
some ideas about things they can do throughout the week to show that they care. show your children how it?s done. just like during the holidays, little eyes and ears are always watching and listening.
soileau
says
, ?one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is showing them that your spouse or
partner
matters, and that you value one another and enjoy spending time together.? by modeling a healthy relationship for your children, you are setting a good example for them, while also reminding yourself what?s most important as you all start the new year! ? j a n u a r y 2 0 1 9 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 9 5
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