It takes time and intentional effort to nurture friendship. Like salmon swimming upstream, marriages are bombarded by demands that sweep across the path of friendship. Careers, children s activities, even church commitments get in the way. But don t give up. Carve out time for the two of you.
Many couples have a regular date night.
Others reserve the last half-hour before bed to talk about their days. Some stay in touch via notes and cards. My husband travels frequently on business and sometimes writes to me from the airplane. We also nurture our relationship by leading a couple s Bible study. Another way to cultivate married friendship is to have other friends.