Friday, October 9, 2015

Want a Happier Marriage?

Do you want a happier marriage?  OK, I have a challenge for you.  The beauty of this challenge is that it doesn't matter how long you've been married, what problems you're having, or how great things are going.  This little challenge will improve your marriage no matter what.  Are you ready?

Make your spouse's happiness your main priority for the next week.  

This one little change can and will make a big difference in your marriage!  Even if things are going great, this little change of perspective can boost the happiness in your marriage.  If things are not going so great, this can start to turn things around.  Some people reply something like, "But my husband has been viewing pornography,"  or "But my wife nags me constantly," or "But I can't stand the way he/she _________".   My answer to all of these is simple: TRY IT.  It doesn't matter if you think your spouse deserves it.  It doesn't matter if you are fed up or in the middle of a fight. When you make your spouse's happiness your main priority, all of these things start to sort themselves out.  When you are concerned with your spouse's happiness, your perspective starts to change, and you become less selfish and more loving.  This breaks the cycle of negativity, and it boosts the levels of happiness!  If you can't make it a whole week, try it for just 24 hours.  If a week is a piece of cake, then try a month.  If you accept the challenge, please let me know how it goes!!  Leave me a comment and fill me in.  Thanks!  :0)