Little Things Matter
We can do no great things, only small things with great love. ~ Mother Teresa ~ [Source]
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Little things count in a relationship. Think of the times the two of you have argued over something. Was it something mundane such as where you wanted to toothpaste to be placed? Have you found that something seemed to have changed after a few months or years? Such as he used to call you in the morning at 8 after his night shift, telling you his whereabouts without you asking for it or letting you have that first bite of the cheesecake?
- If it has been a month or perhaps for some a decade or more since you told your spouse why you love them, surprise them with a compliment! Simple but very powerful!
- Leave a little love note in your loved one’s briefcase, purse or lunch.
- Guys, put the toilet seat down.
- Give your spouse a 15-minute scalp massage.
- Offer to do a chore that he or she normally does.
- Blow your loved one a kiss, or give him or her a wink, as you’re walking out the door.
- Say “I love you” when they LEAST expect it.
For a marriage to stay strong, both will do little things such as fetching the kids during lunch breaks (whoever is able to do it), let the spouse sleep and keep the kids entertained outside and many other chores or stuff that either is able to complete.
By being less calculative on who does what and do it whenever one is able to, both will appreciate the efforts. A marriage is a team, not individuals doing their own things and making use of each other.
[Sources: Six Wise, Five Things Couples Argue About, Marriage Matters]
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