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
- learn to listen for what isn’t been said
- encourage one another
- do it his or her way
- compliment one another daily
- call during the day
- hold hands
- cuddle
- ask for your mates opinion
- be respectful
- always welcome your spouse when he or she comes home at the end of the day
- make an effort to look your best
- wink at each other
- celebrate special events
- learn to apologize
- forgive quickly
- set up regular romantic giveaways
- ask “What can I do to make you happier?”
- be positive
- be kind
- be vulnerable
- respond quickly to your spouse’s request
- 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
- ABOVE ALL, pray daily for (and with) each other
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