By Holly Sosa
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My husband and I have been together for roughly five years and married for almost four. Sure, I think we’re still considered newlyweds, but as a blended family we were thrown into everyday family life immediately after we said our vows. Between both of our busy schedules along with our five children, we are often overwhelmed with all of the demands our lives have. We keep things fun and exciting with different tips and tricks that keep our intimacy alive and our relationship connected. I’m sharing some of our solutions in hopes it will inspire you to try some creative ways to boost the intimacy in your relationship.
Make your relationship a priority
This may seem obvious, but it happens all the time. Often times, the first thing you push to the side when the schedule gets crazy is date night. Or how often have you gone to bed and ignored your partner’s advances because you were just so exhausted and just can’t? Make the effort to ensure you’re getting one-on-one time with your partner, whether that means a physical relationship or just staying up a little longer to chat about your day and listen to theirs. Skip the PTA meeting and take your husband out on a date instead. Next time you’re at the grocery store, grab his favorite candy bar. Or if you’re like my husband, do a house chore your partner hates (he often vacuums for me). Make him a priority and you’ll feel more intimate with him.
Schedule one date night monthly
Friends, I’m guilty of not sticking to this rule, but I’ve promised myself to really stick with it and have a date scheduled for every month from now until December. Scheduling ahead of time is key here, that way no one else can take that precious time. Physically write it down in your planner. Or set an electronic reminder. Hold yourself accountable by inviting another couple for a double date if you have a hard time sticking to the time set aside. Once you get into a monthly routine, it will come easily and be something you look forward to together.
Change things up
In my own intimate relationship with my husband, I never thought I “needed” personal lubricant, but we switched things up a few years back and decided to try something new. It’s fun experimenting and breaking routine by adding K-Y® products, which have inspired us to reclaim and sustain our desire both in and out of our bedroom. For Valentine’s Day, we purchased K-Y® TOUCH®, a new touch-activated gel crème for massage and intimacy that gently warms and intensifies sensation with every touch. It’s really such a simple solution that brings us closer when we try new things and experience new sensations together.
Be silly with each other
It’s fun to be silly. Plain and simple. I’ll occasionally tickle my husband or wrestle with him to get silly. Small little physical gestures like that can make couples feel closer and more intimate. Jacob and I made a Dubsmash video together; making these together is always a fun activity and good way to get silly.
Try a ten second kiss
When was the last time you made out with your partner? Give him a good ol’ fashioned, long, lingering, ten second kiss. You may be surprised at just how new and different (and incredibly intimate!) it feels to connect with your partner that way again.
Intimacy can be a challenge in any relationship, but with a few small gestures and changes, you can really begin to feel connected again. With Valentine’s Day coming up, use it as an opportunity to foster a deeper connection and create a new journey towards intimacy with K-Y®.
Click here for the $2 off one K-Y® product coupon and head to your local Walmart to get started. You can find K-Y® TOUCH® in the family planning section. Jacob and I both are passionate about keeping our relationship a priority and the intimacy alive. With each of us having demands that pull is in several directions, most of which are away from each other, it takes a pretty big effort on both of our parts to keep things functioning in our relationship. No, we’re not perfect, and sure we both could use some work, but having him by my side makes it all worth it. I can’t imagine doing life with anyone else.
What creative ideas do you have for your partner this Valentine’s Day? Visit K-Y® for more creative ideas and don’t forget to click here for the $2 off one K-Y® product coupon.
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