Pay Attention

Two weeks for our Marriage Monday, we talked about dating our spouse.  This week I wanted to share with you what I did one night on a date. 

My husband and I had not been out for a while.  A few months actually.  We found free tickets online to a dinner and movie.  We were so excited to not only go on a date, but for free.  We got to the theatre early and sat to wait.  Instead of engaging my husband in conversation, what did I do?  I pulled out my cell phone and got on facebook.  Then several times throughout the night I checked facebook and texts again.  Jeremy never complained.  But later that night, while back home, I realized what I did.  I had the perfect chance to connect with my husband and I wasted it.  

A few months later my husband was out with a friend who confided to him that every time he and his wife were alone, she was on her cell texting or on facebook.  It hurt him.    

Ladies, our husbands need our attention. 

If you have children at a sitter when you go on a date, yes you need to be available.  But let the sitter know to only call in the case of an emergency.  If possible even give her the number of a trusted relative or friend to call before calling you.  Let friends know you are going on a date and will not be available for a few hours.  Whether you are out on a date or the kids have gone to bed and you and your husband are relaxing together, make it a no phone zone.  Give your husband your undivided attention.  

Sweet Blessings~