Ferocious Flirting: Making Marriage Wonderful

With Valentine's Day just a couple of weeks away, it is time to get a special present. Cards, chocolates and flowers are all good stand-by but why not take it up a notch this year. We have all heard that "its the thought that counts". In order for the thought to count, some thought has to be put into the gift. Simply running out on the 13th with the herd and getting whatever card is left over does not count as thought. Instead, why not give a personalized gift? Of course you can buy a personalized gift and even Save 15% on Personalized Valentine's Day Gifts (min $50) but you can also personalize a gift yourself. Personalized gifts don't need to cost a lot of money, some are just a few cents. They will take a little forethought and planning to have a gift ready for the big day. Keep in mind personalized gifts are often the most memorable. Some of the ideas posted here over the years include: Singing Telegram Personalized Kisses Printable Love Coupons Cand

All Pro Dad - 10 Strategies to Restore an Ailing Marriage : "But - if successful courting requires commitment, hard work and imagination to pull off… then why does it surprise us when neglect hurts relationships after we walk down the aisle? She wouldn’t have married you if you took her for granted - why risk everything now?" Even if your marriage is strong, healthy and happy these are good to look over.

The article Flirt With the One You Love -- Why You Should Flirt With Your Spouse has some great ideas for keeping marriage wonderful. Why do couples stop flirting anyway?

Time is often a problem with couples, always too busy for each other. The All Pro Dad has some great ideas for spending more time together .

If you're looking for perfection, look in the mirror. If you find it there, expect it elsewhere. Malcolm S. Forbes (1919-1990, American publisher, businessman) Everyone wants others to be tolerant of their own follies, weaknesses and foibles. Yet we are often harsh and intolerant of the weakness of others. In Matthew 7:3-5 we read: 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? 5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye. Especially in marriage, it is important to be tolerant, kind-hearted and forgiving of each other.

Picture this: Your sweetheart got finished a project at work. How do you react? People love to celebrate with others when an "event" occurs in their life. The events don't need to be the big ones either, event the small events in life need celebrating. Each life needs time spent celebrating with people who build us up and are happy for us. After I had been laid off and found a new job, I decided to celebrate the first anniversary of my new job. I went to the store and got a decorated cake and we made an "event" out of it. What should you do when you spouse has good news? Be positive and excited. Don't become jealous, dismissive or selfish. We all know a gloomy Gus or two who always look on the down side of life. Maybe it is "I never get anything like that" or "that's nice dear" or "great, now you can have time to weed the garden". Instead be positive and celebrate together.

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All Pro Dad All Pro Dad is a resource for fathers and husbands with a positive attitude on marriage and and parenting. This short article is a great reminder on the simply ways to keep the marriage going.

"Why Marriage Matters" Marriage leads to better overall health Scholar Linda Waite says Deseret News Married people have higher levels of physical, emotional and cognitive health, along with greater earning potential, a sociologist told a group at BYU last week.