Great Escape: Show Me Some Love

It was William Shakespeare who said, “Defer not time, delays have dangerous ends.”

Time is one of the most valuable commodities we possess, and more often than not, moms are the ones who manage it on behalf of the family.

As a mom and a wife, I understand—it’s hard to make time, especially for someone you’ve already been married to for quite some time.

At the same time, I inherently know the importance of getting alone with my husband for date nights.

One survey revealed that 65 percent of its respondents spent more time with their computer than with their spouses or significant other.

What? Guilty as charged.

But another study highlighted in The New York Times shows that while butterflies and hearts may dissipate over time, they can be recaptured by simply making time do new things together.

I am a creature of habit. I even get huffy if I can’t get the same parking spot at my local Starbucks.

I like structure and routine. So changing things up, well, it’s tough.

But I think Johnny Cash’s daughter, Rosanne, was on to something when she said, “The key to change … is to let go of fear.”

The idea of creating time for a date night with your loved one is twofold. The first part of the idea is to make a date on a Monday.

The weekend comes and goes so fast, and Sunday’s thoughts of Monday morning can turn the day into a downward spiral.

In essence, making a date night for Monday stretches out the weekend and gives you something to look forward to on Monday.

Instead of shelling out extra dough for a babysitter, find another couple you can exchange nights with for child care.

The second part of the date-night idea is to force you and your honey out of your comfort zone.

Carving out a few hours of quality time to go play can reconnect, refresh and reaffirm your love and attraction for one another.

At first, it may be hard to put forth the effort. But if you can go along with a childlike, adventurous spirit, you may be surprised.

The date does not have to be lavish. It can be as simple as a latte’ and dessert, or a nice meal with candlelight.

There are a few spots in Campbell like the , with places such as , which has fresh baked goods, and which has fantastic ice cream.

Or you can take a stroll downtown Campbell for outside seating at a charming restaurant like the .

Remember, as numerous experts and studies suggest, it doesn’t matter where you go.It just matters that you make time to go out and enjoy one another.