CNN has a leading article today about “Don’t Fight in front of your kids… and other myths“.
After four children and thirteen years of marriage, I can summarize most of their advice as “well… duh”.
- Be willing to go to bed angry.
- Be willing to fight (fair, no personal insults) in front of the kids.
- Be aware that having a child does not bring you closer, but usually the opposite.
- It’s OK if your partner isn’t your best friend as well as your lover.
- You need to have sex regularly, particularly when you don’t feel like having sex regularly.
Adding to that, unlike the authors of this article I think a formal “date night” is invaluable for busy couples. What are your secrets to success?