How To Keep Spark In Marriage Alive After Having A Baby

After the arrival of a baby most couples talk about the baby, with their personal lives taking a side seat. Do you and your partner talk about the colour of your baby’s poop or how often they burped after the meal? Romantic talks seem like old school now when the baby takes in charge of your life. This article talks about a few tips on how you can keep the spark alive in your marriage after having a baby

Bringing home a baby is a huge adjustment for most couples. It’s no longer about the two of you, but about your new baby who demands a lot of attention. Taking care of a little one 24×7 is an exhausting task. This leaves a couple with no time to themselves. Romance is likely going to be the last thing in your mind. But keeping romance alive is really crucial to keep your marriage happy and healthy. With that in mind, here’s some tips on how you can turn on the romance.

1. Get flirty: Flirting is something which is done in the beginning of a relationship, which then takes a back seat as the relationship progresses. So rather than exchanging witty banter at the dinner table about your baby, invest some time in flirting with your partner. Instead of talking about how your day at work went or how much the baby burped, talk flirty and romantic. This will reduce your stress levels and boost your relationship.

2. Shower together: Okay, things are getting dirty now! If you have barely  any time to spend with your partner, you can at least shower together. I mean apart from engaging in some romantic, steamy moments, you will also be saving the environment by saving water. Talk about couple goals huh?

3. Plan a date night: How about a date night with your husband/wife? Leave your little one with a trustworthy company at home and dress up to spice your love life by going on a dinner date. You can even catch up on a movie if you haven’t got calls from home about a crying baby.

4. Increase physical contact: Let things get naughty by every passing day, just like how things were when you were newly married. During the beginning you couldn’t take your hands off from your partner. So bring back those times and engage in more of physical contact. Be it kissing and hugging before leaving for work or doing the same after coming home. Cuddle up when you watch some TV as the baby is snoozing.

5. Turn off technology: Couples today prefer to scroll through their social media feed before sleeping. So this time you can take mobile phones off your bed and engage in some romantic gestures before sleeping. You can play a game or maybe watch a movie while cuddling or simply talking about your day while cuddling.

6. Make love to stay in love: Sex, which was once a passion for newly married couple becomes an exhausting task after a baby arrives. It’s easy to push sex to the bottom of your to-do list and even easier to convince yourself that you are too tired. This thought can be detrimental to your relationship, which is why you should totally get the sex back on the table. Leave your excuses at the door and make love to stay in love.

7. Have patience: Your relationship with your partner will change drastically once a baby arrives. Be patient with your partner and yourself. Allow your family a couple of months to become readjusted to your new addition. As long as you and your significant other are willing to make an effort to be together and stay connected, becoming parents can make the two of you an even stronger couple.

Keeping the spark in a marriage after a child is equally important to keep your ship sailing smoothly. Without letting your ship hit a rocky patch, keep the romance alive in your marriage by putting in efforts.