Romantic movies often give us the wrong impression of what love is. They tell us that it takes grand gestures to show real love. However, I’d suggest that many small acts of love add up to much more than one big gesture. So, here are 7 love actions to show your spouse day in and day out. First, write a note. It can be a long love letter or just a short sticky note with words of encouragement. Second, buy...
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Emotions are so powerful that at times they seem to overwhelm us. Emotions like jealousy, anger, fear, worry, and grief can put us on a reactionary path. But you don’t have to be controlled by your emotions. These tips may help. First, be the boss of your thoughts. Emotions certainly affect your thoughts, but your thoughts can also guide your emotions. Try to look at an emotional decision or situation with someone...
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Let’s face it: we all make mistakes. And more often than not, the recipient of those mistakes is our spouse. But small failures in a marriage don’t mean it’s time to give up. Instead, it’s an opportunity to be honest with ourselves about the areas we struggle in so that we can learn. So here are some common marriage mistakes and how to overcome them. First, we often take our spouse for granted. Instead, it’s...
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It’s easy to instruct your mate on how they can be a better husband or wife. But maybe it’s time to look at yourself. Maybe it’s time for you to be the best you can be. How? First, accept your spouse for who they are. Love them unconditionally. Accept their wonderful qualities…and their flaws. Second, applaud your spouse. When you see your spouse doing something good, encourage them with your words. Third,...
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Today I realized that I’ve been writing and speaking about how to have a great marriage, but I haven’t been putting all of it into practice. Why? Well, a house flood, new book, financial pressures, family health challenges, and busyness have all played a role in keeping me from focusing on my marriage. But there’s no excuse. So, what am I doing about it? First, I’m re-reading some of my own blog posts on marriage...
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Since the beginning of mankind, people have been trying to figure out what love truly is. We’ve gotten answers from poets, novelists, theologians, even singers. So who has it right? What is love? Well, I may not have the perfect answer, but I would like to share with you what I’ve learned about love after 25 years of marriage. Here are the Do’s and Don’ts of Marriage. First, DON’T be selfish. DO put your...
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I realized that I’ve been writing and speaking about how to have a great marriage, but I haven’t been putting all of it into practice. Why? Well, a house flood, new book, financial pressures, family health challenges, and busyness have all played a role in keeping me from focusing on my marriage. But there’s no excuse. So, what am I doing about it? First, I’m re-reading some of my own blog posts on marriage and...
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