It's true that it's all a matter of prioritizing. I still struggle with that, even without having to fit in a regular job. I want to make fitness, my writing, and being a companion with Jackie all number one priorities.

Jackie pointed out that it helps a lot when couples can exercise together, and count that as companionable couple time. We don't run together (Jackie's not a runner) but we do go together to lift and to do taiji. When we were bicycling, we bicycled together, and the long walks that we're doing now are especially good for spending time together. That helps a lot.