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by Jen Matlack
A dinner date is nice, but it's not the only way to make quality couple time happen. Read real couples' sweet, everyday solutions.
Team up on your to-do list: "Right after we put the kids to bed, we talk and laugh while doing household chores such as folding laundry. I cherish these moments, even though we're sorting clothes and matching socks. My husband is my best friend, so any chance we can find tosit alone and chat is a special time for us."
—Kellie Lawrence, 38, Reynoldsburg, OH
Kick back with a flick: "We have a standing date where we reconnect during the Sci Fi Channel's cheesy Saturday-evening movie. We plop down on the couch and share the events of the day. The movie might just be background fodder, or it might be a trigger to take our conversation off on a tangent. During one movie about giant ice spiders, my boyfriend made a comment that sparked a hilarious conversation about our favorite movie one-liners. It was so much fun!"
—Wendy Manning, 36, Denver
Make time for pillow talk: "Bedtime is when we come together. We talk in bed, then we snuggle up, hold hands, and pray aloud. Praying together brings us closer and gives us a glimpse into what's on each other's minds."
—Jill Hart, 31, Omaha, NE
Rock out: "Every weekend my husband and I play the 1980s version of Guitar Hero on our PlayStation. We're addicted to it! Watching him rock out to Queen always makes me laugh."
—Angela Wonson, 36, Tampa, FL
Have tea for two: "After dinner, my husband and I share a pot of tea. It's a calming way to get reacquainted after our long days. Whenever he has the day off and the kids are in school, we'll go to breakfast too, and just sit and talk to each other as if we're on a date. It's sweet and it always brings us closer."
— Andrea Swangler, 40, Chesterfield, NJ
Soak up the love: "My husband and I both work from home, so relaxed couple time is in short supply. To get away from all of our day-to-day tasks, we take 'breaks' in our hot tub. Even if we're soaking in silence, we can hold hands and be together in a lovely way that has nothing to do with being productive."
—Nancy Juetten, 46, Bellevue, WA
