They think it's wrong for them to do that. Kids have to get used to the fact that you need privacy. Make dinner together. Ask your spouse to help you make a meal. This chore can become a time of togetherness.
People can get in touch with each other by cooking and eating meals together.
Mark your calendar. Most couples hate this idea, but it works, says Dr. Cooper. Schedule sex or a date time with your partner every week. To keep it spontaneous, make rules that each night has to be different from the last. Each week, trade off the responsibility of making plans for your night out.