Raising two young adults can take a toll on the couple’s relationship. Sometimes, I feel that my wife and I are roommates as we strive to get our kids through the nightly routine. Plus, our chats revolve around the kids.

We spent last December in her hometown in Japan. They live in the countryside, so public transport isn’t as extensive as that in Singapore. This makes driving a necessity. So, I’m lucky enough to be chauffeured everywhere by my wife.

But that’s not the point of this post. The point is that on these longish car rides, my wife and I had the chance to talk more deeply because our children would fall asleep. She told me about developing an interest in classical music - something she never raised during our regular lives. It brought me back to the times when we were dating. A feeling that is more akin to romance rather than companionship. I should stop here lest I get sappy.

Over to you!