We just had our two babies in 2016 and 2017. Two new little beings in our lives have been amazing, but being so busy with our children and work and other responsibilities all the time can take its toll on our relationship. These are some tips that help us.

 1.  Pray together

A marriage without the Lord at the top is no marriage at all. Prayer gets us closer together because we trust in the Lord together for things we are hoping for, and give him the glory for our wins. Prayer creates unity.

2.  Apologize

"I'm sorry" is one of the shortest, yet most important sentences in a marriage. Always apologize for anything that you have done that has hurt your spouse. Even if you can't understand why it hurt them or if you think it shouldn't have hurt them.

3.  Relax 

When the kids are in bed, sit outside in the fresh air and watch the stars or sit in front of the fireplace in each other’s arms and flip through photo albums.

4.  Forgive

Forgiveness can be hard but it is necessary.  So many married people make the mistake of hanging onto all of their hurts and re-living them every time a new one comes along.  You will hurt each other, it is bound to happen but once these hurts have been addressed, move on.

5.  Spend time together.

It’s important to spend time together. Lots of couples have date nights, even if it means just renting a movie after the kids are asleep. We make it a priority to walk together after work and catch up on our day. More than just dates, you should go out and do things together. Go shopping together. Eat out together. Be together