How to Keep Things Romantic after the Baby Arrives
Having a baby is the biggest blessing for many couples, and this little bundle of joy can change your life from the root. A baby will affect every relationship you have, including the one with your spouse or partner. So how can you “protect” your relationship from the baby and keep the romance alive? Here are a few expert tips you can follow to keep your relationship strong and sweet.
Schedule one-on-one time with your partner
Spending time with your partner every day is crucial to your romantic life. Once a week, you can leave your kid with grandparents or hire a babysitter and go out on a nice dinner date. Or you can just stay at home, watch a movie and laugh without worrying about waking up the child. Once the baby is bigger, you can get away from everything, just the two of you, and go on a weekend retreat. This will reduce a lot of stress and allow you to spend quality time with your partner without any rush or tension. And once you come back home, you will love your little one’s happy face when they see you! It will remind you why you’ve started this baby journey and deepen the bond between the three of you.
Have fun
Doing something fun with your partner is a great way to keep the romance and passion alive after the baby comes. Engaging in new activities as a couple is especially beneficial during this transitional period from being childless to being a parent. If you’re used to spending all your time together, this period of having all the attention aimed at the baby will mess up with your head a little, and some fun can remove all those negative thoughts. Even if you don’t have a ton of time to do new activities, you can always find some local attractions that you’ve never visited before or some new activities near you that you’ve always wanted to try.
Hire a babysitter
It’s very important to have date nights. This activity will keep your relationship healthy, awaken romance and allow you to relieve some stress. If you can’t really leave your kids alone, make sure to have a reliable babysitter who can rescue you every once in a while and allow you to go out, have fun, relax and even have a few drinks in peace. Going on a date will remind you of the time you to met, started dating and fell in love, and you will certainly feel close to each other and safer in your relationship than ever.
Stay intimate
It’s quite challenging to stay intimate with your partner after the baby comes, but some effort will definitely be worth it. When you pass your partner during the day, make sure to give them a kiss or a little squeeze as you pass by. You can also purposely meet their eyes and give them a wink—that is bound to make them blush. Thing intimate thoughts—imagine all the little things you used to do before. Also, don’t let those baby naps go to waste, but just into bed and get your freak on. If you’re not yet ready to be fully intimate or just don’t feel sexy in your skin, you can check out a well-equipped adult shop and get some lingerie or fun toys that will help you keep things spicy in the bedroom. These small efforts will keep the romance alive and thriving.
Cuddle
Sometimes, we all just want to relax and enjoy some garbage TV. Well, next time you feel like that, grab your partner and cuddle while you watch Love Island. Cuddling releases many love hormones, so you’re bound to feel more in love with your spouse as you relax and unwind. While you’re watching over the baby, give your partner a hug—this shows that in addition to being a parent, you’re also a loving partner that won’t neglect anyone in the family.
Compliment each other
You two are a team when it comes to raising a family, so make sure to provide support when it’s needed. You each have different roles when it comes to parenting, so if you notice some unique things your partner is doing to help you and your baby, make sure to compliment them. This will make them feel special, important, loved and cherished.
Surprise your spouse
One of the best ways to keep the romance alive is to do sweet and thoughtful things for your significant other. Maybe you know your husband loves to enjoy a certain brand of chocolate after dinner or your wife always brightens up when you bring her flowers on a gloomy day. Having a baby won’t stop you from doing something cute for your partner and surprising them with a little treat. No matter how small, it will show that you think about them and want to make them feel loved and appreciated. You will certainly get a ton of kisses that day!
Send a cute text
Another easy way to show your support and keep the romance alive is to text your partner romantic things. This is super simple to do and it only takes a second of your time. However, your partner will certainly appreciate the gesture. And your message doesn’t have to be long or super creative. A simple “I miss you” or “You looked so hot this morning” will work just fine in getting your spouse to blush. I will definitely lite a fire!
Be honest
Honesty is the best policy in a relationship. It can also help a lot when it comes to keeping your relationship romantic after the baby comes. The more open you are during this transitional period, the happier you will be.
While the baby changes everything, it doesn’t have to affect how much you love and respect your partner. Do these little romantic things every day and you will notice that your relationship is growing stronger, more passionate and more romantic with time.
