7 Words to Live By in Marriage

[iieops...@yahoo.com]

The institution of marriage is established in many societies. Although
marriage guidelines vary from culture to culture, it consists of
common fundamental features that help promote a healthy, happy
relationship. Contrary to popular belief, marriage does require a fair
amount of work and nurturing from both spouses. People fall in love,
walk down the aisle, and expect to live happily ever after on
autopilot. Though love, compatibility, and parallel goals play a huge
role in the marriage, it's also critical that you make a conscious
effort to fulfill your end of the deal called "wedding vows". Here are
words to live by to assist you keep your marriage on track and get you
through the tough times with your husband or wife:
1. Love with all your heart. You should give it your all - your
unconditional love - to your spouse, soul mate, lover, confidant, and
best friend. Your marriage should be your top priority.
2. Don't sweat the small stuff. It's so easy to get caught up in the
world of nitpicking. If you're a worrywart or have a dramatic flair
with a tendency to blow the most trivial matter out of proportion, you
need to relax. It's not worth the aggravation to start an argument
with your spouse over something miniscule. If you don't, he or she
will ultimately begin to withdraw and develop feelings of resentment,
which can potentially undermine your relationship. So, whenever you
have the urge to assert yourself over something minor, take a deep
breath and bite your tongue....

Save Marriage : http://groups.google.com/group/savemarriagerh