As much as it can be disappointing to have to cancel a date night, sometimes it needs to be done.

Making time for regular dates with your partner is important, even when you’re well beyond the stage of casual dating and are in a stable relationship – or even married.

But sometimes life gets in the way and you need to shuffle your plans around. Maybe your childcare has cancelled on you at the last minute, or perhaps another family matter comes up that you need to attend to.

One mum said this…