Not too long ago one of our children came to Pat and I asking for advice on how to help their marriage, and this triggered the thought that maybe a blog would help others. Between Pat and I we came up with six areas of focus that could help strengthen a marriage or for those not yet married a relationship. I am going to expound on each of them in different posts. The first one is communication.
Open, sincere communication is an essential key to successful relationships. If the only communication you have with your spouse or companion is belittling each other or fighting with each other then you deserve the type of relationship that you have and yes eventually you will probably end up sad and unhappy and possibly divorced. If you truly care about your companion talk to them. How many of you know your spouses or companions favorite color, their favorite movie, or even what they really want to do in life. If you don't have an answer for all three of these questions there is something lacking.
Take time each day to talk about how your day was. If the children have been especially naughty let your spouse know. If work was stressful more than usual let your spouse know, but each of you do it in a way that is considerate to the other so you are not putting your "bad day" on the other, if you know what I mean. Come home and enjoy the fact that you are home and with each other. Speak to each other kindly and lovingly. Treat your spouse how you would want to be treated.
If you truly want to make your marriage or relationship better do something today that will help it become better.
