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Here are some helpful To Do reminders that I got on a bookmark handed out at the annual Smart Marriages Conference.
Jim |
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Relationship Tips Daily * Send each other off at the beginning of each day with a hug and greet each other at the end of each work day with a hug. * Say the words, "I love you," at least once a day. * Take time to laugh with your partner each day. * Do not go to bed angry at each other. * Remember, your partner is not your enemy. Weekly * Be a student of your partner. Discover what they enjoy and what they don't. * Take 10 minutes a week to think of how to express love to your partner. Follow through. * Initiate love making at least one time each week. * Write a meaningful note to your partner expressing affirmation for a certain aspect of who they are or what they do in the relationship, their job, or the home. Monthly * Send an e-card, leave a phone message or take a "special treat" to your partner with a card that says, "Just because I love you." * Plan a fun date. * Read a book together on intimacy or communication or other topic of common interest. Discuss it to better understand each other. * Get date suggestions from outside sources to add variety, newness, and interest. Yearly * Reminisce about the top 5 meaningful experiences of the past year together. (A good anniversary idea.) * Each of you makes a list of ten things your partner can do to show you their love. Make a commitment to do two things on your partner's list each week. * Attend a weekend marriage retreat. * Plan a vacation together for just the two of you - put it on your calendar in ink. * Make a list of the top 10 reasons you love your partner - share it with them. ______________________________________________________
God bless your marriage and family.
Jim Stephens |
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