Rekindling Romance: Rediscover Intimacy and Connection in Your Relationship

So, it’s been over 24 months since you had that bundle of joy, and you’ve finally managed to sit down with a cup of coffee (while it’s still hot!) for the first time today. Parenthood has thrown everything at you, including a crayon-walled living room and bedtime stories that become bedtime epic sagas. Amidst the chaos, you might find your relationship with the love of your life – or at least the person who used to be the love of your life – has taken a backseat. But fear not! Romance is not dead; it’s just been hiding under a pile of laundry. Let’s dive into some fun, cheeky, and love-filled ways to resuscitate the romance in your relationship without having to join a reality dance competition.

Remember when a romantic gesture was more than just picking up an extra pack of wipes at the grocery store?

The Art of Courtesy Flirting

While you both expertly dodge flying Lego pieces and negotiate broccoli negotiations with your toddler, flirting might feel like a distant memory. Turn that around! Sneak in cheeky text messages during the day. Bonus points if they’re spicy enough to make them LOL (Lust Out Loud) but vague enough that they won't blush in a meeting. Flirting reminds you both that you're still attractive and fun-loving individuals – not just diaper technicians.

Try this: send them a message like, “Are we doing din-din tonight, or are we winging it like a couple of mavericks in love?” Who knows? That could be the spark that turns a dull Tuesday into a night to remember.

Netflix isn’t date night; it’s what happens after date night. Keep the romance ali

ve before you hit that play button.

Bring Back Date Night

You’ve probably heard this advice before, but friend, hear me out—it works! Schedule a regular date night that doesn’t involve cartoons or discussions about daily schedules. Flex those teamwork muscles to make the new spaghetti recipe, or unleash your inner Picasso at a local art class. Make it a magical time that revives your inner duo.

You know what else might help? Bringing back those Mum Tum leggings for the nights when you just want to feel comfy and fab without the fuss.

Date night isn’t just for the kids’ parents. It's for the still-smitten, despite-the-chaos couple you used to be.

Love Letters 2.0

Gone are the days of perfumed love notes (unless you’ve got the time to sniff letters with jasmine). It’s 2023, and communicating love now involves GIFs, memes, and the classic love language of double-tapping Instagram pictures. What about creating your unique emoji code? Keep the romance alive with love notes that hit their inbox or social feed at just the right moment. Bonus points if they include only slightly embarrassing photos from 2010! No need for the stationery store, you’ve got a smartphone in hand and a heart full of nostalgia.

Spontaneity is great…when it’s not a surprise 2 a.m. diaper change.

Cooking Up Chemistry

What’s sexier than chopping onions together in harmony? Cooking is an intimate experience! Play some music, light a candle, and savor the moment of being just the two of you (with Echo Dot as your silent third wheel). If you end up burning the pan, order in! Neither of you can resist

the charm of food anyway.

As much as cooking could make you feel like a celebrity chef, doing it together fosters chemistry. Consider pairing it up with an online cooking class just to spice things up (no pun intended). Leave those surprise snakes out of your romance this time; let the tang and crunch of cuisines do the magic.

No relationship was ever fixed by arguing about how to correctly boil pasta.

Make Time for Adventure

The days of picking up your backpack and heading on a spur-of-the-moment adventure might feel like a relic of the past, but adventure doesn’t have to mean bungee jumping off the Eiffel Tower. A stroll through a park hand-in-hand, a bike ride by the river, or an afternoon treasure hunt at the thrift store can fuel your ‘we-time’ and create fresh shared memories.

Romantic road trips are great, but while you’re waiting to pull off one (because, children), let remarkably planned smaller adventures fill your memory book. When the passport sleep under a toy truck, create intimate escapades at home or around the block.

Adventures with your love are brewing—remember, it just takes change of plans, not passport stamps.

The Cheeky Sign-off

In the whirlwind ride of parenthood, it’s easy to forget that you and your partner are still the irresistible duo that exchanged gazes across the room all those years ago. While you’re balancing work, life, and diaper deliveries, embrace the cheekiness and light-hearted humor that first brought you together. Reviving romance doesn’t require grand gestures or perfect circumstances; it needs a sprinkle of spontaneity, a dash of adventure, and a whole lot of lurve.

So go ahead, steal those moments to re-woo your partner, learning more about each other in this new adventure called family. If your attire needs a touch of comfort flair while falling into those snuggle-worthy moments, check out emamaco.com.au for fabulous pieces like the Mum Tum leggings. After all, you’re not just rekindling romance; you’re strutting into it, cheekily and comfortably.

Until next time—may your love be as comfy as your leggings and as exciting as your morning pineapple toast! ```