Make Sure to Nurture the Relationship That You Have with Your Spouse

Your child is a blessing and having a child with autism will undoubtedly broaden your horizons; however, you may want to consider that the time, financial costs, physical and emotional demands, and logistical complexities associated with raising a child with autism can translate into stress on the relationship you have with your spouse. Staying connected as a couple can be challenging, but each of YOU can make it happen by showing your support for each other!

Of all of the relationships that we have, we need to make sure to nurture the one we have with our spouse. Remember to communicate and spend time with him or her to let them know how important they are to you. Be sure to let your spouse know how much you appreciate their support. Also, try to set aside time for a weekly or monthly "date night" for just the two of you. This will go a long way in communicating how much you value your spouse, as a partner and a parent!

Another way that you can show your spouse that you value him or her is to put your phone down while spending time with them. No one wants to have his or her partner on their phone while trying to connect with him or her. Make your time together "phone free" so that you can focus on each other. After spending quality time with your spouse, each of you can always return phone calls, reply to text messages, and play games on your mobile phones. Do your part in staying connected as a couple!

Off to spend time with my loving husband...

Your friend,

Lorrie