On Marriage
~Out Of The Blue~

Have you heard the phrase, "Out Of The Blue"? It means, coming from nowhere or sudden and unexpected. My sister used that phrase recently while addressing a group of people in her community. She made the statement that we should do nice things for people who don't expect it,  just out of the blue! All of the sudden nice things started happening in their community. A woman opened her door one evening to find a lucious watermelon placed there anonymously. Other good things cropped up and people laughed as they told their stories, not knowing who had thought of them with good wishes.

When I heard their stories, I thought of all the good things couples could do for each other. It wouldn't be anonymous, but it could be spontaneous and that would be out of the blue. It would be easy to catch your husband off guard and for sure you would not expect anything in return, right?

Love takes time and effort, especially if the waters of romance have been muddied with busyness of the day. But kindness begets kindness and it is worth it to see his surprised look when he sees a kindness.

If your marraige is no longer romantic, consider it a challenge to revive it to new life. Do you feel you have enough challenges? Then prioritize! Don't let someone else put a smile on your husband's face with their kindness and considerate ways. This is doable, you know! Surprise him! He picked you out of all the women in his life. That means you have qualities that attracted him. Prove to him that he made one of his best choice when he chose you.

 Sometimes we think we don't have time for extras in our life. But we all have 1,440 minutes everyday. It's up to us how we use them. Sometimes we  may think maybe next week. What if next week never comes. It doesn't for some people. Seize the moment. They are fleeting. We can not recall a single one of them

Below are some suggestions to think about as you make your list of surprises for that special one in your life.

~Put a love note for him on the frig with the words written across it, "Hands off unless your name is____" (his name).
~Call him in the middle of the day with a "sweet nothing" message.

~Clip his favorite comic strip and put it in his plate for the evening meal.

~Put on soft music for his home coming.  Sent the kids to their room when you see him drive up.Tell them  you need a private moment with Dad. A warm embrace and a smile and question about his day  doesn't take long. Then you can call the kids out. They will love seeing Mom and Dad in a good mood!

~Give him a foot massage after the kids are in bed. This is sooo refreshing and relaxing.

~Spray a hint of your perfume on his pillow before bedtime.

~Find a sitter for the kids. Make motel reservations, even if it's just across town.

~Think like a single person, but toward your spouse.

 "You fell in love, you decided to spend your lives together.
Isn't it simply common sense to make the most of it?"

 Gregory Godek, author of 1001 Way To Be Romantic

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