By following these 5 easy steps, you'll enjoy a successful move to Atlanta, with your marriage intact.
1) Listen to what your husband is saying.
Yes, I know you listen to what he says, but are you listening for what he isn't saying? Your husband could just be nervous about the change and can't express his uneasy feelings to you. Try a little harder to make him feel secure. Moving is a big change - look at it as a positive change, full of new opportunitues.
2) Get a game plan together.
Make a list of all the tasks that need to be done for your move, ie order boxes, reserve your pods or call the movers, get your flight reservations or map out your drive - just divy up the tasks and then check them off as they are completed. For some reason, putting a check next to an item makes you feel like you have accomplished something and at the same time, breaking a large project into parts makes it feel much more manageable.
3) Eat right.
Yes, it may be a little harder to have 3 square meals during this hectic time - find some alternatives - energy / protein bars, keep some fresh fruit on hand - apples offer a lot of fiber, too! This is no time for your husband to be irregular.
4) Exercise.
While you'll likely be cancelling your gym membership (unless they have a location in Atlanta, too) don't pack your sneakers just yet! Make sure to keep your heart pumping - take a break from packing for a 30 minute walk to clear your head and don't forget to...
5) Hold hands.
Keep the romance alive - it's a natural endorphin rush to hold your partner's hand. And make sure to give your husband lots of hugs -it's a great way to stay connected.
Remember, it's an exciting time for you both and by reducing your partner's stress level, the better your move will be.
If all else fails, keep lots of Advil on hand!
And did I mention that Atlanta has lots of fun things to do to celebrate your move?
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