Celebrating Commitment..

“Celebrating Commitment.”
Marriage Week 7-14 Feb

It’s 25 years since the tragic Shuttle disaster when the rocket blew up soon after take-off and all lives were lost. Space travel is risky. “Statistically”, says Scott Stanley of the University of Denver, “Marriage is as risky as space travel. Research suggests, however that not being married is even more risky, especially if you want the best shot at life-long love. Nothing besides commitment in marriage brings the same benefits of health, economic stability, companionship and even sexual satisfaction. There is real power in knowing you are a team and that you can count on each other in the future.” (The Power Of Commitment - Scott Stanley)

Marriage Week (7-14Feb) is about celebrating commitment. During this week or in the week after, why not make a special effort to create some space for you and your partner to do something different, beyond the routines of daily life.

Eat: Take time to make or order in some of your favourite food and when the children are in bed, enjoying a quiet uninterrupted meal.

Talk: What does your daily communication as a couple consist of? Organising the family and home, questions about the kids, what needs to go on the shopping list? Or perhaps some of the big decisions of life – whether to move house, what new car to buy, your health or ailments? When was the last time you sat down and just talked about “you” – the challenges of life, what’s motivating you, what’s dragging you down, how it feels to be you – or perhaps your hopes and dreams for your future together? Make time this week to sit down together just to “talk”!

Play: When we first fall in love life always seems to be full of fun – but as the years go by, sometimes we forget to play together! This week, why not make some time to do something together you both enjoy. It could be as simple as going for a walk, watching a movie together, or spending an evening in your local pub. Or of course you could do something adventurous – go para-gliding or bungee jumping! Or perhaps, you could just curl up together in front of a fire, and read stories to each other. Whatever it is, try and find something you can both take part in, and which will remind you of the fun times in your relationship!