I came across this passage today from a bride on theknot.com who is planning on using it during her wedding ceremony and I really like it. I don't want to use it for our ceremony because we are going to be doing more of a traditional ceremony, with possibly one exception which I don't really plan on revealing till the Big Day. Any how, I thought this was nice and reflective. I wish that I could say Dave and I practice ALL of these things, but we still have much growing to do as a couple and will just keep working at getting better towards the goal of preparing for a strong marriage. One thing that I have learned about us is that sometimes it is okay to go to bed slightly mad. I tend to get over my angry feelings better after a good night's rest and I'm able to talk about what is making me mad once I become more rational. Well enjoy:
Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
A good marriage must be created.
In marriage the little things are the big things.
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.
It is never going to sleep angry.
It is at no time taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through the years.
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.
It is forming a circle of love that gathers the whole family.
It is doing things for each other,
not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.
It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience,understanding and a sense of humor.
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow old.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.
It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal,
dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.
It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.
- Wilferd Arlan Petersen
No comments:
Post a Comment