{"id":20533,"date":"2023-09-06T17:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bctulsa.com\/?p=20533"},"modified":"2023-09-06T17:03:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T17:03:48","slug":"your-quintessential-guide-to-quality-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bctulsa.com\/bc-marriage-ministry\/your-quintessential-guide-to-quality-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Quintessential Guide to Quality Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bctulsa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/unnamed-9.png” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” title_text=”unnamed (9)” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” max_height=”1000px”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
Quality time with your spouse \u2013 what would your relationship be without it? While it can sometimes seem like a luxury amidst your busy lives, it\u2019s actually a vital ingredient for a marriage that stands the test of time.<\/span><\/p>\n Why is it so important?<\/span><\/p>\n For one, spending quality time together helps you bond and nurture your connection. If you\u2019ve been\u00a0<\/span>feeling disconnected<\/span><\/a>\u00a0lately, not prioritizing quality time can sometimes be the reason why. Second, quality time is an opportunity to fill each other\u2019s cup. You\u2019ve probably heard of love languages, and one of them is quality time! If this is one or both of your languages, then spending time together will help you feel loved and cherished. And third, quality time with you partner helps you gain a sense of balance in multiple areas of your life. For example, it helps you balance togetherness and separateness. When life is hectic, prioritizing time together ensures you aren\u2019t spending too much time apart. It can also help you in the area of work-life balance, providing a reprieve from workaholism and the stress that comes with it.<\/span><\/p>\n How do we make the most of it?<\/span><\/p>\n The interesting thing about quality time is that it\u2019s limited. That\u2019s part of what makes it so valuable, something to be savored. It\u2019s sort of like going on vacation \u2013 knowing it\u2019s a rare experience that contrasts your regular day-to-day life \u2013 is what makes it so special. All of that to say, you probably want to get the most out of the time you\u2019re spending together (hence why it\u2019s called quality time and not just time).<\/span><\/p>\n Are there other obstacles? If so, how can we overcome them?<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, there are other things that can be obstacles to spending quality time together \u2013 things that are mostly out of our hands or just part of life. The key is figuring out how to manage those obstacles, even if you can\u2019t eliminate them.<\/span><\/p>\n Quality time comes in many forms.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to get locked into the idea that marital quality time equals date nights, but the truth is, it can \u2013 and should \u2013 come in other forms as well! Thinking outside the box about what constitutes quality time will not only give you more opportunities to fit it in, but it will also make it more interesting and fun. Avoid the same-old by considering the following:<\/span><\/p>\n So, there you have it: the ins and outs of quality time with your spouse. Hopefully this guide has helped you understand its importance and how you can make the most of it. Throughout your marriage, you\u2019ll encounter obstacles to prioritizing that time together, but by learning to mitigate them and think outside the box, you\u2019ll benefit your relationship in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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