Comments on: Do You Still Date? http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/ Notes and Things on the Creative Geek Life Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:19:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Jen Hill http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/#comment-4018 Jen Hill Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:59:00 +0000 http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/do-you-still-date/#comment-4018 We have always lived far away from family and rely on trusted friends with small children to exchange for babysitting. It is a nice option if you can find the right people for this, and a lot less expensive than hiring a sitter. We have always lived far away from family and rely on trusted friends with small children to exchange for babysitting.

It is a nice option if you can find the right people for this, and a lot less expensive than hiring a sitter.

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/#comment-3999 Shai Coggins Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:29:25 +0000 http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/do-you-still-date/#comment-3999 Kristyn: Kids are wonderful! No matter what the trade-off (yes, including nasty pregnancies, difficult deliveries, post-baby body, lack of dates, etc)... I have never regretted having kids. Not even for a second! They're my pride and joy. I don't think I will ever be half as happy as I am now without them. :-) But yes, the marriage ends up taking a bit more work. Like everything else (chores never end! ;-)). And, yes, I do believe that the kids have also enriched my marriage in many ways. So yeah... :-) Kristyn: Kids are wonderful! No matter what the trade-off (yes, including nasty pregnancies, difficult deliveries, post-baby body, lack of dates, etc)… I have never regretted having kids. Not even for a second! They’re my pride and joy. I don’t think I will ever be half as happy as I am now without them. :-) But yes, the marriage ends up taking a bit more work. Like everything else (chores never end! ;-)). And, yes, I do believe that the kids have also enriched my marriage in many ways. So yeah… :-)

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/#comment-3998 Shai Coggins Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:24:12 +0000 http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/do-you-still-date/#comment-3998 Jen: Once a week! Wow. That's definitely a great luxury/blessing to have. :-) While I enjoy the idea of 'grand' dates, it's those simple dates that I miss a lot too. Jen: Once a week! Wow. That’s definitely a great luxury/blessing to have. :-) While I enjoy the idea of ‘grand’ dates, it’s those simple dates that I miss a lot too.

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/#comment-3997 Shai Coggins Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:21:32 +0000 http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/do-you-still-date/#comment-3997 Heather: LOL about having a very busy built-in babysitter! :-) At least, hopefully, she's free! ;-) Anyway, great to hear that you managed some alone time with your hubby. Sounds like it was a fabulous date! And wow, 19 already! I can still remember reading your daughter's poetry when she was still a kid. Where did time go?! Heather: LOL about having a very busy built-in babysitter! :-) At least, hopefully, she’s free! ;-) Anyway, great to hear that you managed some alone time with your hubby. Sounds like it was a fabulous date! And wow, 19 already! I can still remember reading your daughter’s poetry when she was still a kid. Where did time go?!

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/#comment-3996 Shai Coggins Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:18:12 +0000 http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/do-you-still-date/#comment-3996 Janet: It's definitely a challenge, being on your own in a new country. But, hopefully, you and your hubby will find a way to enjoy some 'alone' time. So that you both can enjoy the joys of being in a new place too. :-) Janet: It’s definitely a challenge, being on your own in a new country. But, hopefully, you and your hubby will find a way to enjoy some ‘alone’ time. So that you both can enjoy the joys of being in a new place too. :-)

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/#comment-3993 Shai Coggins Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:15:03 +0000 http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/do-you-still-date/#comment-3993 Jasmin: I absolutely agree with you! I do agree that being parents, it's easy to forget that our relationship with our partner is just as important to our kids as it is to us. I've read somewhere that one of the best things that children see in their parents is the love that they share with each other. It makes such a positive impact! Anyway, glad you're working through regular, *quality* dates. It's not always easy, but it's true that it's worth the investment. :-) Jasmin: I absolutely agree with you! I do agree that being parents, it’s easy to forget that our relationship with our partner is just as important to our kids as it is to us. I’ve read somewhere that one of the best things that children see in their parents is the love that they share with each other. It makes such a positive impact! Anyway, glad you’re working through regular, *quality* dates. It’s not always easy, but it’s true that it’s worth the investment. :-)

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/#comment-3992 Shai Coggins Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:11:36 +0000 http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/do-you-still-date/#comment-3992 Mel: Of course I know who you are! I've known you since you were a li'l girl. ;-) First of all, I'm glad you're working through your marriage. And that things are going great. Good on both of you! I'm sure Vera will appreciate the time and effort that you put in to your relationship. And yes, it *is* tough to leave the kids behind. My thoughts always seem to drift them. But, it helps to think that having a good relationship with your partner is also a wonderful gift to your kids. :-) Mel: Of course I know who you are! I’ve known you since you were a li’l girl. ;-) First of all, I’m glad you’re working through your marriage. And that things are going great. Good on both of you! I’m sure Vera will appreciate the time and effort that you put in to your relationship. And yes, it *is* tough to leave the kids behind. My thoughts always seem to drift them. But, it helps to think that having a good relationship with your partner is also a wonderful gift to your kids. :-)

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://www.shaicoggins.com/do-you-still-date/#comment-3991 Shai Coggins Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:09:08 +0000 http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/do-you-still-date/#comment-3991 Kari: Picnics, especially in the summer, does sound incredibly fun and romantic. Relaxed - and plenty of time just to connect. :-) Hope you get lots of picnics in your life! Kari: Picnics, especially in the summer, does sound incredibly fun and romantic. Relaxed - and plenty of time just to connect. :-) Hope you get lots of picnics in your life!

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