7 Ways to Maintain Your Independence in a Marriage
Make GNO a priority.
Hanging with your girls not only allows you to take a mental break away from marriage and family life, but it also helps you maintain a sense of individuality. It’s a good time 100 percent on your terms and, every once in a while, it’s refreshing to function as a “me” instead of “us.” However, Girls Night Out shouldn’t come before tending to your home and man, but it should be something regularly scheduled—once or twice a month, perhaps. We have to nurture the worthwhile friendships that keep us sane.