Daily Marriage Tip

Daily Marriage Tip for February 3, 2012:

(Reader’s Tip) I sing to him whenever he needs a little encouragement. Love songs work really well.

Daily Marriage Tip for February 2, 2012:

(Ground Hog Day) Today it is customary for the groundhog to look for its shadow. Psychologists like to talk about recognizing our shadow side – our weaker traits. Identify one of your weaknesses. Does your spouse balance that with a corresponding strength? Vice-versa?      

Daily Marriage Tip for February 1, 2012:

(Black History Month) What is your ethnic heritage? Is it similar or different from your spouse? February is Black History Month. No matter what your race, it’s interesting to learn about your ethnic heritage. Are there any ethnic traits that you carry into your relationship?

Daily Marriage Tip for January 31, 2012:

(Reader’s Tip) E-mail or write one or two positives to your spouse every day. They are worth the time!

Daily Marriage Tip for January 30, 2012:

“The deepest insecurity for women is the fear of isolation and deprivation, and for men it’s a dread of failure and shame.” (Kristin Taveira) Does this ring true for you? Check it out with each other.

Daily Marriage Tip for January 29, 2012:

In 2 Samuel, we hear of King David giving into lust for Bathsheba and then covering it up. To find another sexually attractive is not bad in itself, but don’t put yourself in places of needless temptation. Put your energy into the one you vowed to love.

Daily Marriage Tip for January 28, 2012:

Do kids drain you of so much energy that you just want to stay home and veg out on a Saturday night? Consider sharing kids! Offer to take another couple’s child one night to give them a break. Then trade the favor the next week.