Happy Marriage Secrets

Sometimes my job just has to bleed over into daily life. I thought this article was a great reminder of the upsides of being a couple. Sometimes we can get too focused on what's wrong with our life, marriage, spouse, kids, etc. It's healthy to step back and consider all the things that are right with them.

In the case of marriage, I firmly believe that the time for rose-colored glasses is after you say I Do. The time for hard, realistic appraisal is before. So here's a great article on WebMD, called "5 Things Super Happy Couples Do Every Day". Read and enjoy. http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/5-things-super-happy-couples-every-day

So 'fess up! What do you do? One thing we do is give each other massages. Well, okay, I'm more the lucky recipient than the giver, but still. I was scratching and rubbing Bob's head this morning. He rubs my feet and my back practically every day. I gave him a foot rub yesterday. There's a sense of wellbeing and relaxation that we give each other through those little acts of service that transcend any "relationship work", but that help make the relationship work.