When was the last time you snuck away and went somewhere new overnight? Months? Years?
When Hubby and I went on our overnight anniversary trip, we realized it had been FIVE years since we had gone somewhere together overnight. Crazy, isn’t it? But after that trip, we realized we need to do overnight dates way more often. We ate amazing foods, walked all over Seattle, discovered new spots, and made memories we will never forget.
Don’t wait till everything is perfectly lined up for you and your spouse to go somewhere new and fun together. Start planning it now. Trust me, you will see the difference in your marriage.
Here are five reasons escaping together for just a night makes all the difference:
- Exploring new things is good for your relationship. Marriage experts say it all the time. Couples need to take (healthy) risks together. Whether it’s trying a new ethnic food or traveling to an exotic land, it’s good for your relationship to try new things you both want to do. I still remember the first time Hubby and I tried Thai food. It was at Bangkok Thai in Puyallup. A couple at a table nearby gave us some suggestions for meals to order. We were blown away by the contrast of the flavors and spices. I will never forget that date because we did something new and daring and we met another couple who shared their love of Thai food with us.
- Your relationship needs uninterrupted time alone. Don’t want to live like roommates? Get out of the house and get some time with just the two of you! Being parents is hard work. You will do a better job of it if you get away for a night and relax. Besides, Grandma and Grandpa will look forward to special time with their Grand-kids!
- Taking a break stops the daily grind, and gives you a much-needed breather. Moms and Dads have a million things to do that usually never get done every day. I know. I live that. Even if you don’t have kids, jobs and responsibilities wear you down if you don’t stop and take a time out. A date night is great, but an overnight escape is even better, especially if it’s been years.
- It will remind you of old times. We’ve seen so many couples with healthy and happy marriages go downhill once kids arrived. People usually have the best intentions, but lack of sleep and a full calendar tend to put couple time on the back burner. Remember the old days when you first started out? Bring back those days!
- You will make new memories together and relish them till next time. Take lots of pictures and keep special souvenirs in a scrapbook so you can look back and relive the fun times. That’s almost as fun as the trip itself.
Don’t have the funds for a trip to Fiji? Try a city close to your town, just like we did with Seattle. No excuses. Start planning now.
What was your favorite overnight trip? Where did you go?
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Next week’s Relationship Reboot: How to Slash $$’s on Your Next Overnight Trip!
