Sunday, November 16, 2014

Quote on Success

"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success."         -Elbert Hubbard

Friday, November 14, 2014

Little Things

Most people acknowledge that their marriage relationship is a very important part of their life and their happiness.  We don't always think about marriage in those terms, but when you think about it, what is more important to your long-term happiness?  Now, if your marriage is a very important part of your life, it should be a top priority to maintain and improve that relationship.  What have you done today to enrich your marriage?  What more could you do? 

Certain activities and responsibilities demand your daily attention.  Sometimes it is challenging to give your marriage relationship the effort you should because it may not demand the attention.  But if you know that your relationship with your spouse is one of the most important aspects of your life, it might be a good idea to give that relationship a little more time and effort.  Your efforts don't have to be huge or time consuming.  What can you do today to improve your marriage?  Here are a few suggestions:

Say I love you.
Express appreciation to your spouse.
10 second hug
Text a love note.
Do a chore or run an errand for your spouse.
Put down your phones/tablets and talk (and listen!)
Give a sincere compliment.
Refrain from complaining or nagging.
Praise your spouse in front of others.

Sometimes the little things can make a huge difference.  Most of my suggestions only take a few seconds, but that little effort every day will remind you that your marriage is an important priority in your life.  What little things do you do to build up your marriage?  Leave a comment if you have any ideas to share. 

Thought for the day: Vows

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