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Ways to enrich your marriage 07 Feb 2007
'...LIVE IN...HARMONY...EACH WITH THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST TOWARDS THE OTHER.' ROMANS 15:5
Somebody said the difference between courtship and marriage is like the difference between the pictures in a seed catalogue and what actually comes up! But it doesn't have to be that way.
Author Steve Stephens offers this advice: 'Start each day with a kiss...always wear your wedding ring [it was placed there to cut off your circulation!)...go on regular 'dates' with your spouse...accept your differences...be polite...be gentle...give little gifts...smile often...touch...talk about your dreams...adopt a song as 'your song'...give back rubs...laugh together...send cards for no reason...do what your partner wants before they ask...and learn to listen for what isn't being said...encourage one another...do it his or her way...compliment one another daily...call during the day...slow down....hold hands...cuddle...ask for your mate's opinion...be respectful...always welcome your spouse when he or she comes home at the end of the day...make an effort to always look your best...wink at each other...celebrate special events...learn to apologize...forgive quickly...set up regular romantic getaways...ask, 'What can I do to make you happier?'...be positive...be kind...be vulnerable...respond quickly to your spouse's requests...talk about your love...reminisce about favorite times together...treat each other's friends and relatives with courtesy...send flowers on Valentine's Day and anniversaries...when you're wrong, admit it...be sensitive to your spouse's sexual needs...watch sunsets together...say 'I love you' often...never go to sleep angry...end every day with a hug...get professional help when you need it...and above all, pray daily for (and with) each other.'
'...LIVE IN...HARMONY...EACH WITH THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST TOWARDS THE OTHER.' ROMANS 15:5
Somebody said the difference between courtship and marriage is like the difference between the pictures in a seed catalogue and what actually comes up! But it doesn't have to be that way.
Author Steve Stephens offers this advice: 'Start each day with a kiss...always wear your wedding ring [it was placed there to cut off your circulation!)...go on regular 'dates' with your spouse...accept your differences...be polite...be gentle...give little gifts...smile often...touch...talk about your dreams...adopt a song as 'your song'...give back rubs...laugh together...send cards for no reason...do what your partner wants before they ask...and learn to listen for what isn't being said...encourage one another...do it his or her way...compliment one another daily...call during the day...slow down....hold hands...cuddle...ask for your mate's opinion...be respectful...always welcome your spouse when he or she comes home at the end of the day...make an effort to always look your best...wink at each other...celebrate special events...learn to apologize...forgive quickly...set up regular romantic getaways...ask, 'What can I do to make you happier?'...be positive...be kind...be vulnerable...respond quickly to your spouse's requests...talk about your love...reminisce about favorite times together...treat each other's friends and relatives with courtesy...send flowers on Valentine's Day and anniversaries...when you're wrong, admit it...be sensitive to your spouse's sexual needs...watch sunsets together...say 'I love you' often...never go to sleep angry...end every day with a hug...get professional help when you need it...and above all, pray daily for (and with) each other.'
