highest priorities seem to get a little cloudy." Plus, waiting to spend quality time together when you actually have time will likely leave you waiting forever. Prioritize your relationship by planning ahead for date nights. For instance, hire a babysitter well in advance, Madsen said. 3. Know each other's schedules. "Another way that partners can carry each other is being aware of each other's schedule and activities," Sharp said. This way, if your partner has an exciting or tough day, you can support them, he said. 4. Create and continue rituals. Your rituals don't need to be elaborate or time-consuming. They could be as simple as a kiss before work, a chat before bed or a glass of milk in the evening together, Madsen said. And if you already have certain rituals, keep them going, she said. "Rituals tell your partner you are there, and there is stability in the relationship, something to count on," she said. 5. Tackle tasks together. Madsen suggested checking off your to-do list as a team. Run errands together. Catch up while you're cooking dinner, she said. "Even working side by side on your computers can be fun and relationship-enhancing if you make it that way," she said. 6. Check in with each other's emotions. "One of the first things I see slide when we are busy is emotional connection," Madsen said. But this is an important way to feel closer to your partner. "It gives you a sense of support and confidence that is