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The Top Secret to A Happy Marraige
When you're number one in your spouse's eyes, you can make it through anything.
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Recently we were at the home of a business executive in Washington, DC. He and his wife had invited us to dinner prior our presentation to his organization. We arrived before he did and were graciously greeted by his wife. He came home a few minutes later. When he opened the door, he walked directly to his wife.She arose from her chair and met him halfway.He put his arms around her, kissed her (and it wasn't just a peck) and said, "Hi, sweetheart. It's so good to be home. How are you?" She responded in like manner. Then he turned to us and said, "You must be the Lundbergs. Welcome to our home."
Helping your mate feel valued can be as simple as buyng his or her favorite candy bar. Cancel an appointment so you can be with your spouse.
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Here was a man who knew one of the key secrets to a happy marriage: keep your mate at the top of your list. We weren't first, his wife was!
On the other hand, we received a letter from a woman in response to a questionnaire we'd sent nationwide as part of our book research. She wrote, "My husband loves to work on his boat and sail. When he's not doing that, he's enjoying his other hobbies. He's been very successful in his business and has provided well for me. I shouldn't complain because I have so much, but what I don't have much of is him. He's happy, but I'm not. I just wish that he loved me enough to want to spend time with me."
This sad scenario can serve as a wakeup call to other couples. Many things come along in life that can bump your mate off the top of your list. Most of the time they don't come in the form of hobbies, but rather from the pressures of life. Here are three of the most common pressure points.
1. Jobs
A successful physician and his wife made it through a demanding internship with their marriage still intact. He accomplished this by calling her from the hospital as he hurried between patients, just to say, "I love you." Sometimes he'd bring flowers home from the hospital gift shop. On other occasions, she'd make a date to meet him in the cafeteria, even if it meant waiting for him if he was delayed. Years later their marriage remains strong because they're still doing things that put each other first.
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By Joy and Gary Lundberg,
LDS Living Magazine Premier Issue
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Solutions for LDS Families
Drawing from gospel principles, popular speaker and author Paula Fellingham offers sensible, research-based advice on building stronger, kinder families.
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