79 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Husband

Looking for ways to spend quality time with your husband? If your spouse’s Love Language is “Quality Time” (or if you just need to reconnect by spending time together as a couple), then this list of ideas is for you!

couple spending quality time together talking on a couch

Most people think of date night when it comes to spending quality time together as a couple, but your twice-a-month date night really isn’t enough when it comes to prioritizing time with your spouse (and some couples don’t even have that to look forward to!)

But how can you spend quality time with your special someone when life is full of so many interruptions? Your kids are always requesting rides and snacks, your to-do list is a mile long, and there’s always another load of laundry that’s looming in the background.

The good news is that there are other ways you and your spouse can spend time together, and it doesn’t have to be an extravagant outing or a planned date night —in fact, you don’t even have to leave the house! Even watching a movie together once a week or tackling a home maintenance project as a team counts as quality time.

If quality time is your Love Language, read on to discover 79 ways to spend quality time with your husband every single day. Some of them only take a few minutes, and you can easily work these in around screaming toddlers, laundry, and whatever else life throws at you.

If you love these suggestions and want to find more ways to connect with your spouse, check out these other posts!

What is “Quality Time”?

For many people, the very idea of quality time denotes at least several hours of intentional connection with their spouse and some significant planning time. After all, you want to make it count!

However, it is possible to spend quality time with your husband each and every day, even if it’s only for a few minutes at a time. According to the ever-reliable Cambridge Dictionary, quality time is “time that you spend with someone, giving them your full attention because you value the relationship.” There are no time requirements involved!

When you choose to be intentional about spending quality time with the one you love, your relationship will only grow stronger – even if it’s only for 5 minutes.

Why Spending Quality Time Together is Important

Being intentional about spending time with your husband can be challenging, especially if you have children. Your attention is being pulled in a million different directions, and everyone’s requests feel equally important.

Parenting is hard, and there will always be demands on every second of your waking hours. But here are just a few reasons why everyone should make an effort to build more quality time with their spouse into their day:

You’re Happier. According to one scientific study, married couples who spend quality time together are almost twice as happy as those who don’t. These couples also reported that daily activities were more meaningful and less stressful because of this quality time.
You’re more emotionally connected. Couples who intentionally spend time together are able to engage in more meaningful conversations and activities. One study found that the more time couples spent together, the closer they reported feeling to one another.
You’re less stressed. Making room for shared quality time allows you and your spouse to unwind from the day and relieve daily stressors. This in turn promotes relaxation and reduces tension.
You trust each other more. As you focus on increasing quality time with your husband, that intentionality builds trust and intimacy. You’re showing each other that you’re committed to spending time together.
You have better communication. Quality time with your partner often improves and encourages healthy communication. You’re able to discuss important issues, resolve conflicts, and understand each other better.

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54 Easy Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Spouse Everyday

Take a walk around the neighborhood each night – My husband and I try to do this at least twice a week!
Have dinner together every night
Make coffee together in the morning
Cook a meal together
Go to the gym together
Play video games together
Set aside time at the end of your day for quality conversation – See my Pillow Talk Questions post!

pillow talk questions for couples in a jar

Working on a home maintenance project together
Do household chores together (you wash, I’ll dry!)
Ride bikes around your neighborhood
Go to bed at the same time every night
Find some time to cuddle each day
Do a “60 second hug” – My husband and I will randomly hug for a full 60 seconds during the day… it’s a nice small moment of connection!
Journal together
Make time for regular intimacy
Make eye contact during conversations
Avoid technology during meals and conversations
Chat about your day as you’re making dinner
Share calendars with each other
Go over the week’s activities together
Go grocery shopping together
Listen to music together
Commute to work together (if possible)
Show an interest in your spouse’s hobbies
Do Wordle together
Take a shower together every night – Probably TMI, but my husband and I have showered together every night for the past decade (we’ve only missed a few nights), and it’s some of the BEST couples’ quality time that we get!
Listen to a podcast or audiobook together
Kiss each other every day
Watch a TV show without your phones
Hold hands
Have them describe their day in one word and then have a conversation about it
Be responsive when your spouse asks for help
Compliment each other
Hug each other every day
Brush your teeth together
Say “I love you” every night before bed
Give each other a good night kiss
Cuddle in the morning
Text each other during the day – You can check out some funny and flirty texts to send your husband (like this one) here!

screenshot of funny text message to husband

Express gratitude when your spouse helps with something
Make time for yourself each day
Celebrate daily successes (a raise at work, your toddler learning a new word, etc.)
Sit outside together in warm weather
Play with your children together
Watch interesting YouTube videos together
Make a new dessert together
Join a fitness challenge
Video chat with other family members who live far away
Run errands together
Talk about what scares and worries you
Walk the dog each day
Laugh together every day
Teach each other something new
Play games together after the kids go to bed
Allow small aggravations to slide and don’t focus on them
Talk through your problems with each other

Other Quality Time Ideas for Couples

Watch a movie together without your phones
Recreate your first date together
Go to a local concert
Take a class together (cooking, swing dancing, whatever tickles your fancy!)
Plan a weekend getaway for just the two of you
Go on a picnic together
Have more meaningful conversations – You can try my printable conversation starters for couples to talk about things other than what the kids’ schedules look like or what you’re making for dinner!

woman's hand holding 2 conversation cards

Plan and host a dinner party together
Have a couple’s game night
Spend the night stargazing together
Try a new local restaurant and order for each other
Camp out together in your backyard
Participate in a local trivia night
Visit tourist attractions in your town/city
Hike local trails together
Go to a social gathering together
Have a regular date night – Head to this post for instructions on how to make a DIY Date Jar with 90+ awesome date ideas on a FREE printable!

date jar with large craft sticks and a heart tag

Plan a movie marathon of all your favorite movies
Alternate date planning responsibilities (so it’s not always you!)
Find a nearby scenic highway and take an afternoon drive
Explore a local museum
Go to the movie theater
Look at family photos together
Plan a road trip
Redecorate a room in your house
Start a book club for two
Plan a staycation together

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Building and sustaining a healthy marriage has its challenges, and I hope this master list of ways to spend quality time with your husband helps nurture and maintain your relationship!

What are your favorite ideas for spending quality time with your partner? Let me know in the comment section below! Happy nesting!