838: COZYING UP TO YOUR SPOUSE DURING THE CHRISTMAS CHAOS

“In the chaos of life, your love is my constant, grounding me and giving me strength to face anything.” —Anonymous

Does your spouse feel a little like a stranger during the chaos of Christmas festivities? 

Between shopping, traveling, and all the Christmas things, an overscheduled December leaves little time for the two of you to connect. 

Now, there’s nothing wrong with doing all the things—as long as you’re not sacrificing your marriage in the process. But for too many couples, that’s exactly what happens during the holidays. 

In fact, 76% of you said that you don’t schedule any dedicated time for romance or connection this time of year. (Yikes!)

With that statistic in mind, it’s not all that surprising that many couples feel disconnected and unhappily married by the time New Year’s Day rolls around. 

Don’t get it twisted: romantic connection is about so much more than just sex. 

You can keep the spark alive during this chaotic season with festive dates, purposeful conversations, overnight getaways, or even fun Christmas lingerie. 

But the key is intentionally slowing down and turning toward your spouse. 

Think about it: What would happen if you scheduled time for the two of you in the same way that you scheduled all the events? 

What if you made time for romance and connection this month in spite of the busyness?

It doesn’t have to be complicated. But the reality is that, if you’re not careful, the demands of this season can lead to declines in your emotional, physical, recreational, and sexual intimacies. 

So to help you out, the ONE Family shared their top romantic ideas that they want to do this season: 

  • Get away together for a weekend
  • See Christmas lights
  • Go on a shopping spree
  • Take a walk together
  • Watch Christmas movies…naked!
  • Have sex in a slightly risky place 
  • Go ice skating
  • Pray together 
  • Complete a 12 Days of Christmas challenge

Imagine what would be different in the new year if you made each other a priority during the Christmas chaos.

Find the activities that build romance and connection now so you can finish the year strong as a couple.

Resources

12 Days of Christmas Challenge to Strengthen Your Marriage

15 Ways to Romance Your Spouse Over the Next 30 Days

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