Few, if any people, know better than I do about how difficult it is to find time for your relationship in this crazy, hectic life. My soon-to-be spouse Antonio lives all the way in Italy, and I'm in New Jersey in the good ol' U.S. of A. There are six hours between us when we're apart. He works days in a hotel and nights in a nightclub. A freelance writer, I have deadlines just about everyday and a work schedule filled with back-to-back interviews and research. We both come from large Italian families that celebrate many events and require lots of our time. Somehow, we still find at least 10 minutes per day -- and often more than that -- to chat via webcam. If, for some reason, we can't get to the computer, we chat on the phone instead. It's been a requirement since we started dating.

We never would have made it this far if we didn't make our relationship a priority. I have to admit that talking to my future spouse is the highlight of my day. It's something to which I look forward. It's something that helps me de-stress. You and your spouse can have the same by following a step-by-step guide to finding time for one another -- not to mention yourself and other things that you love. Here are some other articles that will help you make the most of your time together:

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