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Remember those romantic moments with your spouse….screech…open your eyes to the new reality. The hopes and dreams we had at that romantic moment get caught up in the day-to-day life. This February, stop and smell the roses with your spouse, to recall the wonderful journey that got you both to this moment.
Reflect on the Then & Now….
Take a moment for your marriage by finishing the following thoughts. And, also ask your spouse to answer these same questions.
When we met I felt…
I can be a better spouse by…
This year we should…
The past year in my marriage has been…
I fell in love with his/her…
I am going to plan a date for…
As we’ve been married I learned…
I am so blessed by my spouse’s…
I think _________ brings out the best in my relationship.
Remember it’s about love and …
Regard. Do you also include taking in the point of view from your spouse’s perspective.
Engage. How often do you give him/her your undivided attention?
Share. Do you listen to what matters to him/her?
Encourage. How do you show your faith in him/her to within your family?
Couple. When’s the last time you held his hand, rubbed their shoulders, embraced them spontaneously?
Talk. Do you put away mommy voice to talk with them or not?
And for those times that you do argue…
- Agree that listening to the other person does not mean you concur with what the other one is saying.
- One person talks for as long as necessary. The other partner does not interrupt, no matter how much he or she may disagree or itch to get his or her point in. Instead jot down a key word remembering what was said.
- When the speaker is finished, the other person may do the same thing.
How do your kids see…Love? Ask them to explain what love is.
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