I asked instagram if they had any suggestions for podcast topics and by popular demand, this subject kept coming up. So here we are today to talk about how to make time for romance when you have kids. Jesse and I both share what we feel works best for us, how knowing our love languages helps in certain situations. But we are also willing to meet each other in a certain space when one of us needs it. This could be helping with kids or giving me the 5 minutes I need. It's about being creative, working with what you have, but also being open to communication,...
I asked instagram if they had any suggestions for podcast topics and by popular demand, this subject kept coming up. So here we are today to talk about how to make time for romance when you have kids.
Jesse and I both share what we feel works best for us, how knowing our love languages helps in certain situations. But we are also willing to meet each other in a certain space when one of us needs it. This could be helping with kids or giving me the 5 minutes I need. It's about being creative, working with what you have, but also being open to communication, with ourselves and with each other.
Jesse and I are on the same page this week with what has been saving our lives, it involves exercise. And we have updates on what we are currently reading. I share an experience I had and the outcome by using the tools I learned from a previous book we discussed on the podcast.
We love hearing from you guys, if you have any suggestions send us an email and look forward to hearing your thoughts.
In This Episode
[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show.
[02:00] - Jesse tells us what is saving his life and explains some of the exercises.
[05:50] - The mystery is solved as to why the treadmill has been moved in some odd way.
[06:50] - The weather has been really nice and I have been itching to be outside.
[07:55] - I share an update on what I am reading.
[09:35] - I received an upset message on instagram from a follower and I shared my honest response.
[11:30] - I think so often that people just want to be heard.
[12:20] - Jesse has an update on a book that he has been listening to.
[14:47] - Jesse and I have different viewpoints on conspiracy theories.
[15:39] - Making time for romance when you have kids.
[16:25] - The number one key to making time for romance is prioritizing it.
[17:04] - One of the greatest gifts I can give my kids is a strong marriage.
[18:45] - You do have to be intentional, you can’t just let something happen.
[21:22] - Getting creative with what you have.
[24:15] - The glue that holds our marriage together is laughter.
[26:22] - We love to exercise PDA in front of our kids.
[27:20] - We talk a lot. Or maybe Jesse listens and I talk!
[30:25] - Learning to communicate about communication has been helpful.
[32:27] - Having things that we do, with just the two of us.
Links & Resources
Crystal Paine
Books
Come Sit With Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love Through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort edited by Becky Keife
Unoffendable by Brant Hansen
The First Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer
Programs
Libby/Overdrive, free public library app
Social Media
Crystal Paine on Instagram
Crystal Paine on Twitter
Crystal Paine on Goodreads
Money Saving Mom
Money Saving Mom on Facebook
Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group
crystal@moneysavingmom.com
A Love Languages Quiz
Special Mentions
Knees Over Toes
