Do you want to get an A + in marriage? Here are a few As to help you relate to your spouse and improve your marriage
Acceptance
Your spouse needs to know that you accept them as they are and that you are not always trying to change them and make them over into something they are not. They need to know they are loved unconditionally, not only when they do the things that please you and make you happy.
Admiration
Admiration might be as simple as telling your spouse that an outfit looks hot on them. Or it might be telling your spouse the things you admire. E.g. ‘I really like the way you are always able to talk to anyone,’ Or ‘I love the way you are so good with your hands.’ Or ‘ You can always think of the right things to say,’ etc
Adversity
Adversity? I can almost hear you scratching your head and thinking has she gone nuts. But it is often in times of adversity that that the inner strength of a person comes to the fore. A marriage can grow even stronger as we go through tough times together and realize there is someone we can rely on and share that time with, and your spouse realizes that he or she can depend on you and your love in the tough times.
Affection
Little shows of affection such as holding hands, a quick hug as you pass them on the way to get something, a kiss before they leave for work, when they come home or any other time. Hey, who needs an excuse to show affection to our loved ones? I know I don’t.
Affirmation
Affirm your love often as well as affirming their good qualities. In schools affirmation is an often used and important tool in building children’s esteem. It works for spouses too. We all need affirmation and encouragement.
Appreciation
Let you spouse know how much you appreciate them and the things they do. It will encourage them to continue to do them because they feel appreciated.
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