You don't need alcohol to reconnect with your husband

Q I'm 42, with three youngsters. My husband and I used to spend our evenings with drinks, music and talking while the kids slept. We had fun and enjoyed our relationship.

But I've given up alcohol to feel healthier and stop equating wine with fun. Now, my husband and I don't spend time connecting. We just watch TV.

He still has drinks but finds it boring. I never berate/insult him when he drinks, I just go upstairs.

What else can we do? With the pandemic, we haven't gone out without children. We spend family time at the beach, parks, walks, etc. How can we reconnect? I'm concerned our relationship spark won't return.

Dull Evenings

A There are films to stream about famous musicians (Elton John, Queen, Pavarotti, etc.). Or listen to music together and chat as before. Hear an audio book together and discuss each chapter. Create a mood and go upstairs together. Make love.