Too Much Alone Time?

If you are going out by yourself most of the time and feel like you have got too much of each other, try double dating or going with groups.

"It's fun to spend time with friends who are of the same age group and are like minded", says Dr. Ruksheda. So hang out with your colleagues and their partners, or contact old friends.

You could go to nice places for dinner and even call them over with their friends. This way you get to meet a whole lot of people and hang out with your partner at the same time.

Married with Kids?

When you are married with kids it can get hard to spend time with your husband, especially if your kids are young and can't be left home alone. But maybe these ideas can help you steal some time alone.

Holidaying with Kids

Of course there is nothing like getting away for the weekend to get your family together. Remember, if you plan to take your kids along, you better find ways of keeping them busy so that you can have some time alone.

Take them to a hotel that has a lot of people staying there or a place that has loads of fun activities. Resorts do have things planned for kids all day. Kids love swimming lessons, arts and crafts, paint tattoos and dance classes. So when you book your stay, ask the hotel manager for these details.

Involving your kids in these fun activities can leave you both with some time to walk alone on the beach or go to the restaurant for a quite meal. You can lounge by the pool alone while your kids splash away inside.

It's great if you can get a separate room for your children. But if you can't leave your child alone in the room, get a suite. This way you will have your own room for privacy while your kids sleep in the attached bedroom.

Need to Get Away From the Kids?

Since we don't have the concept of baby sitters here in India, you don't know what to do when you want go out in the night. So these are some ways you can find some time to yourselves if you have young children who you can't leave home alone…

Babysitter Friends

It's easy to make this simple arrangement with your friends. If they have kids and so do you, you can leave your kids at their home when you want to have a night, or weekend out alone. Don't worry; you can repay the favour when they need some time alone. If both your kids get along, then it's a fun idea as they get their slumber party as well!

If you have a good relationship with your neighbours, then you can have them keep an eye on your kids while you are out.

Mrs. Sybil Samson from Mumbai has two grown up children. She says that she had a trustworthy maid that she could leave her kids home with when she and her husband headed out. So if you have a responsible and trustworthy maid, this is a good option.

Send Your Kids on a Holiday

Want to have a holiday alone with your husband? Well maybe your kids need a break too. So send them to stay with their cousins for a few days. This way you can go on a vacation and not worry about them.

Your grandparents would love to spend time with their grandchildren also, so send your kids to stay with them.

Whatever you do, just make sure you have fun doing it. It may be a simple walk in the market, or even a grocery shopping every Sunday. What is important is that you make an effort to spend time with each other and not take that time for granted.