I just got back from 4 days away with my wife. It was fabulous. We had time to talk free of the distractions and stresses of life. We had time to connect in ways that are just not possible during the day to day grind of life. Vacations can be very healthy for relationships. I generally encourage couples to take 2 vacations a year together – with no kids. I am not trying to discourage family vacations. I am advocating for time away for the couple in addition to family vacations. They don’t have to be long – but they should last at least a weekend. If money is an issue, you can go camping or stay at a cheap motel. Where you go is not as important as the one-on-one time you have together. Leave responsibilities at home, leave work at home, and work hard to rekindle the excitement, love, and closeness your relationship needs. It won’t happen unless we make it a priority, and our relationships cannot afford for it not to be a priority. I guess I better go plan my next vacation with my wife. It makes me excited.