Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:29 PM
Q: How important is eating dinner together?
A: Umm, very! Having dinner together offers valuable face time with your partner. And things like turning on the TV or talking on the phone are distractions that cut in on your time to catch up and connect after so many hours spent apart. Even if you only set aside 30 to 45 minutes of one-on-one talk time over takeout, this shows your spouse that when you're not at work, you're devoted to your home and family. Turn off the tube, ignore your phone and leave the Blackberry in another room -- you'll feel closer within days.