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OctoberBaby06

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How Do You Keep The Romance After Being Together Forever?!
Posted: 04-11-08 12:52pm

I feel like me & Shane are getting bored together, & that's the last thing in this world that I want. We've been together something like 8 years, going on 9 I think. We don't joke around & be goofy together like we used too. Is there any way to bring all of that back? My worst fear is him getting bored with me & finding someone else. It'd be easy to do being that I'm stuck here at home while he's working & all because we only have one car. Any tips on how I can get the romance going again & make our relationship fun aside from being parents!?
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ebarnhard33

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Posted: 04-11-08 13:54pm

I kind of know how you feel. It's like once you live together for so long and have a kid, you're more like friends than lovers. But it is important to keep that spark going. One thing me and Daren are doing is getting away for a weekend (or even just a night), just the two of us. I'm not talking about just taking Kaylee to grandma's for a night and staying home alone. But actually getting away to somewhere else... rent a hotel room for a night and go out on the town. If you could do something like that even once a month, I guarantee it will get better. Or do little things for each other, like just sneak a kiss in unexpectedly, or compliment each other at least once a day. I'm sorry I couldn't offer more help. I hope it gets better for you!
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Rosie H

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Posted: 04-11-08 15:24pm

How often do you have sex? You dont have to answer that but that I think is a really important part of a long relationship. Of course sex is not everything but it is a lot to a committed couple.

SInce Daniel and I stopped having so much sex I think our intmacy and funness kinda went with it. We are still very affectionate and laugh and have great sex (when we do) but I think that if we had sex at least a couple times a week we would be closer?????

But definately try to find time with just the two of you so he doesnt feel neglected or alone and so you dont feel that way either. I think once you remove yourselves from the day to day routine everything else will fall into place. You could be more affectionate. Hug and kiss when you part. Say I love you. Kiss each other good nite. Also try to sleep together at night. One thing I cherish is going to bed with daniel and waking up together. I usually go to work before him so its nice to just sit and chat before your day starts. Even if you take 15 minutes before bed or in the morning it can make a difference. Also do you two watch a lot of tv or have people over? Turn the tv off and talk. Or make one night a movie night and put the baby to bed early. I hope this helps.

have you talked about this with your husband? Does he feel the same way? I probably talk too much but I make sure to tell him that we need a night together or something. Most of the time he feels the same way, he just doesnt know how to fix it.
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