You
Feel Guilty About... Neglecting Your Relationship
You used to be
eager for sex, weak at the knees when you saw your partner and desperate for the
weekend when you could be alone together. Now, if you're like most women,
juggling domestic and career duties, it's easy to lose touch with your other
half.
According to a new research reports, more than 62 per cent of
women spend more time each week cleaning their home than nurturing their love
lives. If you feel bad about not spending enough time on your relationship, then
it's important to realise that time is finite.
Learn to prioritise.
Be realistic about what you can achieve - especially at home. The kitchen floor
does not need to be scrubbed every day. You don't need to do everything to prove
you're the perfect partner.
If you let go of your idea of domestic
perfection, you'll have more time to fix the things you really feel guilty
about. Set aside time for sex and your partner that fits in with your life. Sex
doesn't have to be of an Olympic standard to be fantastic.
And being
alone together, whether it's for half an hour a day or two hours each weekend,
is what will keep your relationship alive. It's all about balance. Ditch the
guilt. Look at the real issues in your life and find practical solutions for
them.
With inputs from Psychologist
Louise Raggett and Family therapist Elizabeth Harper
|