Practicing like a dedicated student

[kiauma]

I have nearly the very same difficulties TAD.

What I did was discuss my desire to have a spiritual practice with my wife.  To what detail you feel you can disclose the level of your practice is up to you.

For me, I found that practicing OBE was best when I was very relaxed, but at least somewhat rested.  I explained to my wife that I was looking for very deep relaxation, so I would probably do this sometime durring the night.  Usually, I found this worked best if I would awaken sometime between 2 and 4 AM.   Then, I would lay on my back and begin my exercises.

This takes some getting used to, but when done correctly I found I was actually far more rested and energised than if I had slept through the night, because of the deep relaxation necessary to OBE.

If your wife is reluctant to give up any snuggle time, even that deep in the night, do not worry, but continue to discuss this with her.  Even if she agrees durring the day, she may be reluctant at night.  Do not worry about this, but wait until the day and then discuss it with her.  If she sees that you are serious, and is reassured that you still love her, she will eventually adopt to your new habit.

Good luck.  

[Nay]

Wow...never thought I would hear men giving up snuggling, don't ya'll know where snuggling leads? hehehe.. all kidding aside, I had the same problem as well with the hubby but like you, kiauma I just spoke to him about it.  But it as worked out now, because he gets up at 4:30am for work, thus waking me up and giving me the quiet time I need [] Everyone is happy, and he got his snuggle time back..hehehe []

Nay

[Blackstream]

It's gotta make for some interesting conversations when he gets home:)

"Hi honey, I'm home.  How was your trip?"

"Eh, it was about average.  Saw some faraway cities shimmering in light, battled some demons, talked to God, and had a spiritual enlightenment.  Bah, I wish something interesting would happen!"

"Ya... uh... well... I sorted papers all day.  Yah."

[TAD]

I am married and have a family of teenagers. I am determined to develop my OBE skills but my household is busy with, all the time. Any suggestions for establishing time to practice with any privacy?
Also my wife is a snuggler at night, It's difficult to practice even though I know that is not the ideal time.