1) Do establish mental boundaries. Protect your thought life because thoughts lead to actions. Be careful what you watch on TV, the Internet, and on DVDs. Avoid porn at all costs and decide ahead of time that you're going to avoid all flirtatious encounters with members of the opposite sex at work or in any other setting.2) Do make your relationship as romantic as lovers a priority. As important as your children's needs are, don't lose each other in the process of parenting. Learning how to give and receive love is a worthwhile investment of time and energy.
3) Do make yourself available to your spouse. Many affairs are rooted in neglect. If you are always too tired, preoccupied with work, out with friends, or just absent emotionally from the relationship, your spouse may wander into the arms of someone who will listen and will show an interest in his or her problems.
4) Do the things you did at first when your love for each other was hot and new. Go out on a date. Walk in the moonlight. Get a sitter and enjoy a meal by candlelight. Give some undivided attention to each other and watch the magic return.
5) Do pray together. There is probably no greater force for good in a marriage than a husband and wife kneeling together before God and praying with and for each other. You'll find it difficult, if not impossible, to remain angry or carry a grudge against someone you're praying for.
great.. this is really something for me... thanks for sharing this...
Yes, I can relate to this, and it really works, especially # 5 and 3.
Anyway, thanks alot Lyn for your very nice comment. Just wondering, are you still single?
Happy blogging!
Debbie :)
I'd like to add respect each other. Never put down your spouse, use kind words, be honest with each other at all times.
Good tips for couples. I agree with Karen about respect, it's very important. Say sorry if you think you said something that hurt your partner's feeling and say thank you if your partner did something good/nice to you. :)