Make sure you do the things you ask your spouse to do. In other words, if you ask your spouse to be patient, practice patience with them. If you ask them to trust, be trusting. If you ask them to forgive, be forgiving. If you ask…you get the idea. Question In what ways do you [...]
Read more →In those silly little arguments with your spouse that are always bigger than they ought to be, make sure you don’t say things like: “You always do this” or “You never do that.” If your spouse is sincerely seeking to change, an “always” or “never” remark will only discourage them, or possibly cause them to [...]
Read more →Find out what project your spouse is working on and offer a helping hand. It not only shows you are interested in what they are doing, but it is a good way to partner with them in life’s experiences. Question What else could you do to be a partner in life with your spouse?
Read more →You say, “I can’t because she/he…” Stop the critical thinking. Focus on one area where you respect your spouse and begin to encourage them in this area. Your positive comments will generate more positive thoughts, and hopefully, the cycle will continue. In what area(s) do you tend to be most critical of your spouse and [...]
Read more →It doesn’t take long for a married couple to figure out that being married isn’t easy by any means. Marriage has always been jam-packed with potential for disagreements, disruptions, disappointment, and distractions.
To make matters worse, these days marriage is also packed with potential for divorce. When couples say “I do,” a shocking percentage of them consider a split to be their likely back-up plan. Forget ‘til death do us part; if things don’t turn out like they expect, a husband and wife can easily end their relationship before a judge.
Read more →Know the things that are important to your spouse,
Read more →If you are justifying your actions, you’re losing. Instead of making excuses to cover yourself,
Read more →List the top five needs, from your perspective, of your spouse.
Read more →This is a season for giving regardless of what holiday you celebrate. Have you gotten into the spirit of giving yet for your spouse? A gift doesn’t have to cost a lot to be meaningful as long as it comes from you with thought and care.
Read more →Here’s a great idea. You know your spouse’s hobby, right? Next time they get involved with it – join them! Perhaps even suggest it when they don’t expect it. Go have fun together. It’s possible you might begin enjoying the same hobby.
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