THOUGHTFUL ROMANCE

When making a point use considerate dialogue without belittling the other or hurting their feelings. We must learn to communicate with our spouse instead of speaking at them or shutting them out emotionally. When possible, show interest in their friends, and allow your spouse to spend time with their upright and trusty associates. Be specific when praising them for the intellectual gifts that you see in them. When possible, do activities together. It's important to express our need for our life-partner and let them know that they are treasured. Silently hold them when they need reassuring. When they are excited, let your passionate actions show that you share in their joy. Whatever they value as important, show interest in those things. We should allow our spouse to impart knowledge to us without the need of becoming defensive. Variations in scheduling, daily routines or family matters should not be done without discussing them first. Speak truth in gentleness and love at times that we must correct our spouse in fact or accuracy. Also realize that each of us have different irritating ways and preferences. Be swift to show them that they matter more than anyone that threatens their security in the marriage. In front of friends, show affection for your spouse. When troubled, let us pray together. By name, thank God for them when praying alone or together.