14 days to a more loving marriage

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To put a little love back into your relationship, or just increase the amount you currently have do the following, one simple thing each day:

Day one: Start the day with a big hug. Think of it this way, if you start out right, it takes a lot more to make it worse than if you start it out wrong. So, wake up, roll over, smile big, and hug your spouse with all your might!

Day two: Do what you did day one, and then also send a card or love note to your spouse. Do it through the mail, so send it to their office, or even to your home, but this makes it more special if you don't just hand it to them. Don't know what to say, just say, "I love you! Wanted to remind you!"

Day three: Start out with what you did day one, then telephone to say "I love you" during the day. Do not call for any other reason, just say, "I wanted to say I love you! So, I love you!"

Day four: Repeat the steps taken previously, such as the big hug, and phone call, then give the gift of listening. This is an important part of a more loving marriage. When you listen, be sure to refrain from judging or giving advice.

Day five: Start a new routine. Each day, complete your daily chores together, do the dishes side by side, fold a load of laundry while watching television, and let this time become something special to you, talk about your day, listen, share hopes and dreams, do this daily. These little moments can be a great time to spend time together.

Day six: Do the things from previous days that you can do on a daily basis, then give your spouse a written list of ten terrific memories. Thinking back to the good times in your marriage can really increase the joy you feel, and can make you want to have more good memories. This leads to a more loving marriage.

Day seven: Repeat above days (repeatable actions), then tell your spouse that you care, and show you care by how you act. Then tell them this often.

Day eight: Repeat above day's actions, give your partner a true compliment. After you give a real compliment, thank your partner for compliments and kind gestures (whether they were from that day, or from the past). If you show gratitude for kind gestures and compliments, you'll get more of them, which means a more loving marriage.

Day nine: Repeat above actions, then help without being asked. Helping people without them requiring it, or asking for it shows love. It is giving of your self without asking for anything in return.

Day ten: Repeat above actions. Then today, make having fun together a priority. Drop everything else, work, school, kids (if you have them), and head out for a night together. Get bubblegum flavored ice cream, hold hands, see a comedy, jump in puddles, play games with friends. It does not matter how you spend your time together, as long as you have fun, and having fun together is your priority. This will greatly add to the love in your marriage.

Day eleven: Repeat above actions (within reason), do something fun together, and then make a conscious decision to spend a few minutes to look for the good in your partner. Once you find good, praise it. People love praise, people love to be appreciated, so lather then with love and appreciation, and increase you love!

Day twelve: Repeat above actions, then take a few moments together to admire each other's achievements. Do not focus on a lack of achievements, focus on what has been achieved, no matter how small. Making your spouse feel better about themselves will bring more love into your marriage.

Day thirteen: Repeat above actions (those that make sense to repeat), then think of why you fell in love in the first place and dwell on those things. Do this any time you struggle in your marriage, or have doubts or poor feelings. It brings love, good feelings, and helps you focus on that which is pleasant, not that which is poor.

Day fourteen: Repeat above actions. Then list all the ways your partner enriches your life and share your list with your spouse. When you focus on the things you love you will have a more loving marriage, just as if you focus on the things you hate, your marriage will get worse.

Follow the above steps. These above steps ensure 14 days to a more loving marriage.

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