Did you ever meet a couple who always seem to be very happily married? They appear to have it all.
We have.
Many years ago we knew just that couple.
Many years later we realized that we were that couple.
Marriage is all about love.
You must love each other as you appear to others.
You must love in private as well as in public.
We read a story once about war in the desert.
An elevated observation post was set up so that the observer could see everything for fourteen miles around.
At noon one day an Arabian soldier who was almost out of sight was observed by way of high power binoculars, kneeling down on his prayer mat.
He was all alone in the middle of nowhere praying to his God.
It did not matter that he was alone, he did what he swore to his god he would do.
You can make your marriage work in three ways.
- Go out for a meal.
You do not need the fancy restaurant.
What you do need is to get out of the distractions of home, children, TV and computers.
Get out once a week for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Talk with each other.
Ask questions about the family, sports, hobbies, work.
Give your spouse time to tell you about their interests.
Be a good listener.
- Be a gentleman.
Men, show your wife the respect she deserves.
Open doors, help with seating, help her with her coat.
Soon you will notice that you open doors for other women as well.
Walk beside your wife, never ahead.
If you develop these habits you will feel better about yourself and women will respect you as well.
- Practice love.
Love is a whole bunch of things rolled into one.
Love is not just living under the same roof.
Anyone can do that.
Love is something you should take part in every day.
Kiss.
Hug.
Put your arms around each other.
Hold hands often.
Walk and hold hands.
Fall asleep holding hands.
Turn off the TV and ask your spouse how they feel.
Become part of their everyday events.
Tell your spouse how much they mean to you and tell them why you love them.