When I was pregnant with my first child, my mother-in-law loved to tell me over and over how children were the worst thing for a marriage. I used to think she was the meanest of them all, but now I realize that she was trying–in her own particular way–to warn me against putting my relationship in the back burner. This came particularly handy when I couln't stop feeling guilty even when I was taking time to myself, leave alone spending time with the hubby. We were lucky to have a GREAT support network that almost had to FORCE us out of the house, but we did it and always came back feeling renovated.
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Obviously we are not the only ones. The My Autism Team network asked its members for ideas about how to keep the romance alive when you have a child with autism, and here is a compilation of the best. It's worth to make the effort. Our kids needs us as strong as we can be.
1. Date night at least once a month. It may sound impossible. Who can you trust to take care of you baby. Nobody can knows him or her better than you, right? Well, ask your therapist for qualified babysitters in your area. Worst case scenario, schedule the date while your child is with a specialist. A cup of coffee is better than nothing. There is a rule, though, no children talking during that time.
2.Flirt. Of course not. Nobody feels sexy or flirty after a long exhausting day, but you will be surprised by how your mood can change with just washing your face and putting on some lipstick–the redder the better. Your partner will respond accordingly, just try and see.
3. Be firm with your sleeping schedule. It's not easier, but the earlier the kids go to sleep, the longer in the night you both have for hanging out.
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