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abaya · 07-27-2006, 04:22 AM

By ritual, I'm not talking about taking communion here... I'm curious about how those of you in relationships (especially if you live together) start and end your average day. I realize that those with kids have a pretty different schedule than the rest of us, but I'd be interested to hear your "rituals" as well. Chalk it up to my social scientist side.

Ktspktsp and I are living together this summer (since I have a job in Philly, which is such a nice change from our usual long-distance) and I've noticed that we have a certain pattern to our getting up in the morning and going to sleep on weekdays/nights:

Getting up:
A few snoozes on the alarm, then he kisses me

and gets up (he has to leave for work before I do) around 7:15am. I take my time waking up while he makes his espresso and turns on the laptop to check the news and his e-mail. I get up 10 minutes later and go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, make the bed, all that jazz... then usually get my cereal and crash onto the couch next to him. I lean against him while he's surfing the internet for 20-30 mins until he has to leave for work; then he brushes his teeth, gets dressed, puts on his shoes, and kisses me before making for the door. I usually ask for a morning hug before he leaves (something that is really important for me), and then after he's gone I take my turn on the internet and start getting ready for my workday.

Going to bed:
Between 11pm-midnight we realize it's getting late, so one or both of us starts getting ready for bed in the bathroom (washing contacts, brushing teeth, etc). Ktspktsp is often still reading news on the internet, so I get into bed earlier and read or try to sleep. He eventually comes to bed and we might talk or snuggle a bit, usually with me on the crook of his shoulder, before falling asleep. Occasionally we have sex, but it's not every night since he's pretty tired during the week.

Of course, on the weekends it's entirely different... more relaxed and laid-back, with more time for snuggling. But I assume that's the same for most people?

What are your "daily rituals" as couples?

07-27-2006, 04:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
abaya Location: Iceland	Couples' daily rituals By ritual, I'm not talking about taking communion here... I'm curious about how those of you in relationships (especially if you live together) start and end your average day. I realize that those with kids have a pretty different schedule than the rest of us, but I'd be interested to hear your "rituals" as well. Chalk it up to my social scientist side. Ktspktsp and I are living together this summer (since I have a job in Philly, which is such a nice change from our usual long-distance) and I've noticed that we have a certain pattern to our getting up in the morning and going to sleep on weekdays/nights: Getting up: A few snoozes on the alarm, then he kisses me and gets up (he has to leave for work before I do) around 7:15am. I take my time waking up while he makes his espresso and turns on the laptop to check the news and his e-mail. I get up 10 minutes later and go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, make the bed, all that jazz... then usually get my cereal and crash onto the couch next to him. I lean against him while he's surfing the internet for 20-30 mins until he has to leave for work; then he brushes his teeth, gets dressed, puts on his shoes, and kisses me before making for the door. I usually ask for a morning hug before he leaves (something that is really important for me), and then after he's gone I take my turn on the internet and start getting ready for my workday. Going to bed: Between 11pm-midnight we realize it's getting late, so one or both of us starts getting ready for bed in the bathroom (washing contacts, brushing teeth, etc). Ktspktsp is often still reading news on the internet, so I get into bed earlier and read or try to sleep. He eventually comes to bed and we might talk or snuggle a bit, usually with me on the crook of his shoulder, before falling asleep. Occasionally we have sex, but it's not every night since he's pretty tired during the week. Of course, on the weekends it's entirely different... more relaxed and laid-back, with more time for snuggling. But I assume that's the same for most people? What are your "daily rituals" as couples? __________________ And think not you can direct the course of Love; for Love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. --Khalil Gibran Last edited by abaya; 07-27-2006 at 05:19 AM..