"A single thoughtful act sets the tone for more positive interactions," says Sharon Gilchrest O'Neill, Marriage and Family Therapist and Author of 'A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage.'
Enhancing or even changing the climate of a relationship begins with thinking differentlly. If Sharon Gilchrist is correct then it depends on me. And here is the challenging part. I may not feel like doing so! But love is a choice. I chose to love the person to whom I am married and to whom I have made public promises.
Here are a few suggestions.
Think of one act each day that would 'bless' your partner. And do it............making the lunch, sorting his socks, paying a compliment, breakfast in bed, doing 3 hours in Tesco rather than on the Golf range, turning off the mobile in bed and listening,...............what else?
Perhaps you could ask the question, 'What 5 things would you really like me to do this week, which you would appreciate?' Then do them.
Who knows? Life might be full of new surprises.
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