Chapter 4 - Marriage Maintenance: Getting Back On The Road To Romance
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Chapter 4 - Distractions, Delays, and The Mojave Desert
We all have a choice in determining if our marriage will veer off course, remain immobile in a dry arid place, or go the distance. We can choose to work towards an emotionally satisfying and fulfilling marriage based on the decisions we make every day. You may be wondering; how do I start? Counseling is always a beneficial option. Speaking to a trained professional or mature mentors with the skills to help you navigate honest and critical conversations is invaluable and has saved countless marriages, including ours. Other times, all it takes are small, consistent adjustments to make a significant impact. You can turbo-boost your marriage today by:
· Comprising – Ask yourself: How can we both win in this situation?
· Valuing your spouse – Ask yourself: How can I show my spouse I value him or her?
· Being empathic – Ask yourself: How would I feel if the shoe were on the other foot?
· Listening to understand – Ask yourself: Am I listening to understand or waiting to tell my side?
· Making time for your spouse – Ask yourself: How am I showing my spouse they are a priority?
· Putting your spouse’s needs first – Ask your spouse: Is there anything I can do for you?
The benefits of making these small adjustments are endless. As you commit to asking yourself and your spouse these questions, you open the door for greater levels of friendship, communication, and intimacy, both emotional and physical. You don’t have to wait; begin today and see the benefits.