Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Balancing Your Relationship and Your Social Life!



When first getting into a relationship all you want to do is spend time with that person as you get to know them.  This is fine but as the relationship progresses and you become comfortable with each other you can't forget to have your lives outside of each other.

It really annoys me when a person says, "I don't want to go out with friends because I feel weird with my significant other not being there."  Don't get me wrong I have been with my hubby for six years now and I love him dearly and love spending time with him but we need our time apart from each other.  On occasion he will hangout with the guys and do what guys like to do and I will hang out with my girlfriends and do what we like to do. This doesn't me want to go to the club and be annoyed by pick up lines, maybe he wants to play video games with the guys while I talk crap with my girlfriends over wine. :) Having your time apart will actually bring you closer together as it shows that you are secure enough in your relationship to have your time away from each other, plus you get to come back home with funny stories to tell each other.

Now please don't take this as me saying you should hangout with your friends every single day because that will then take away from your relationship.  How about once a week having your social night out or even catching a movie alone if friends aren't available?  If you are constantly with your significant other 24/7, 365 days a year you two will be sick of each other.  It can actually be a turn on for the two of you when you have other things to talk about outside of the relationship.

Remember, everyone needs their time and don't worry your significant other is not going anywhere. 

Stay Fab!