Limomangary

“My spouse is not my enemy!”

We live during a time that the family is constantly under attack by both internal and external pressures. If we have a spouse that is not abusive nor an adulterer and is generally a good person trying to do the right thing then it should be our goal to do every thing in our power to make and keep things right with them and our relationship. That opening quote is one that we need to take time to remember on a daily basis.

Recently, I saw an internet post & picture, the picture was of an elderly couple laying on their bed, the wife holding her frail (and probably ill) husband in her arms, at that moment she was looking up reflecting. She remembered once being asked a question “how did your marriage last over 65 years?” her response was “we come from an era that we didn’t throw away things that were broken, instead we did everything we could to fix them!”

WOW, absolutely simple and absolutely powerful! Consider an old phrase “the grass is not always greener on the other side”

I submit, that we return to focusing on the family unit staying a unit even through the tough times (considering the caveats of my 2nd sentence); we made the decision to get together, now let’s make the decision to STAY TOGETHER! If you happen to be on a 2nd, 3rd, 4th or how many number of marriages, endeavor to break the cycle and make this one work. I challenge us all, take a moment every day, to remember at least 1 thing that made you fall in love with your husband or wife in the first place, then when the little problems that challenge your relationship arise (and they will) you’ll have something fresh in mind to compare the problem against.

Hmmm…who knew you could smile when you’re angry? Will you accept the challenge, what other helpful tips can you suggest or have heard of?