Thursday, February 23, 2006
LOVE FOR A LIFETIMEKeeping that loving feeling alive forever..The wedding is always just the first step on a lifelong journey. At least, that is what couples hope for, when they walk down the aisle. However, reality involves a lot more hard work than just walking down that path of roses. Passions can fade and little habits can wear a partnership down. Making a marriage work is no small task. Here are some of the pointers i've read from Style weddings.Look on the bright sideThose little quirks you found cute before marriage may just wear you down after a few years. It takes a lot of effort to keep criticism, defensiveness and even contempt out of your relationship. No matter how long it's been, it is still important to always look for your partner's best qualities.You, me and usSometimes the hardest part of marriage is remembering that you have another person to consider when faced with a big decision. Remember that there are three parts to your marriage — you, your spouse and your relationship. Ask the question: "What's best for us?" instead of "Whatss best for me?" or even "What's best for him/her?"Together foreverNow that two has become one, keep it that way with a few simple rules. Remember to be kind to each other. Remember to be polite and appreciative. Spend one night a week together away from the TV. Be a more attentive lover. Set your goals together and make it an annual exercise. Renew your vows each year after you've discussed what you aim to achieve for the coming year. And when you reach those goals, treat it like you would any other achievement: Go out and celebrate.. Together.Play fairWhat is the difference between equity and equality? Equity is a state of justness and fairness, while equality means sameness for all parties. In your relationship, you want equity, not equality. Equity promotes fairness in all situations, whereas equality tends to encourage scorekeeping. So stop keeping tabs on who gets what and look at the bigger picture.
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11:47 PM
*You and i, till the end of time!*
