Some individuals have the TV on day and night. Try it and you will find that even the kids will come in and sit with you. If you want to establish and maintain real communication and friendship this is what it will take. This is the biblical priority. Dates and recreation .
Communication is always the fruit of dating and recreation time together.
The best biblical example of this truth is found in the Song of Solomon. As you read this story it is quite obvious that Solomon and his wife had a very open, intimate, and expressive communication with each other. In this passage note how they talked while they were together. Enjoyable communication was the result of these special times together. If you want to develop your communication here is one way to do it.