Wow, my Pinterest feed is full of Valentine ideas! While I love a heart-shaped box of candy, a cake or cookie as much as the next sweet tooth, I think it would serve our marriages well if we’d be lots more intentional about the other 364 days of our marriage.
One love-filled day may be romantic and fun, but it’s not what makes a great marriage. The best marriages are made up of all the little things on the ordinary days. It’s all the small stuff we did before and in the early years of marriage that keeps the romance in the relationship. Consider…
- Iron his handkerchief and spray it with a little of your cologne.
- The wink from across the room
- The message (text or Facebook) sent to say why you’re thankful for him
- The intentional stopping to listen when he is speaking
- Sitting shoulder to shoulder while he watches that game you could care less about
- His favorite snack or treat left with a little card beside it ~ just because
- Warming his towel in the dryer while he was in the shower on a cold winter morning
- Turning the sheets and bedspread down before he goes to bed
- Setting the table with candles for even a simple winter breakfast before he leaves for work
- Meeting him at the door when he gets home
- Buying a book you can read together before you go to sleep
- Arranging an evening alone with him
- Holding his hand in the car
Your marriage is God’s gift to you every day, not just on Valentine’s. You knew that when you met that guy you fell in love with! So, what will you do today to keep the romance going?
Keep your marriage refreshed!
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Lots of cute ideas! I just read the importance of “shoulder to shoulder” time in Love and Respect!
Thanks!
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It keeps the fun (like you all had on your anniversary weekend) in the relationship. I’ve watched the difference it’s made for us. It’s worth the effort!
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Great ideas Denise!!
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Simple things, but they bring big results! =)
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Great reminders on the little things! I love the idea about the towel! One thing I do is lightly spray my cologne on his pillow. I have never been a football fan, but because Lonnie loves his football, I have grown to like it; only when we are together.
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Together is the best way to learn anything!
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Love this… I enjoy your blog so much… Beautiful new site! 🙂
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Thank you, Amy! I appreciate you reading and commenting today!
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