Monthly Marriage Goal-July

What goals do you have for your marriage/relationship?

So first things first; Jason and I have gotten a lot of great advice leading up to our wedding day and yet we still get them, which I love and try to use in our daily and hectic lives.

Here are a few notes that I like and received for my bridal showers and receptions from various people.

1) "You can go to bed angry-but don't go to bed without praying"-Shalyn
2) "Fight Naked"-Momma Packer
3) "Marriage is compromise and cooperation"-Darren
4) "Every worry, problem, or fear looks much less ominous in the morning. Say your prayers, sleep on it, then wait for the new day to face new challenges"-Aunt Ruth and Uncle Bill
5) "Marriage is completely selfless. It is now a partnership. Make decisions together. Keep up date nights. Go to the Temple, Be each others best friends, be fiercely loyal, Find happiness in every stage of marriage, even in poor years"-Sister in-law Nicole.
6) "Learn to love the things he does that drives you crazy. Dance together. Never give up!! Watch the movies he likes but make him watch yours sometimes too, even if you have to bribe him with cookies"-Anna-Liisa.

7) Communicate-If you are mad, hurt etc. Talk about it. He may have done it unintentionally or meant it differently. Read 7 Love Languages and take the tests at the back and discuss together. It changed my marriage and cleared up a lot of misunderstandings. Marriage takes work. Effort. Plan to do extra nice things for him.

Note: Backrubs with candles, a special treat etc.

Love is a decision.

Decide to love him no matter what.

Decide to work it out.

Decide....

Continue Flirting & Kissing & Taking care of you."-Cheri.

last but not least-"You can wear underwear-2 times. Just turn it inside out"-My brother in-law/Jason's younger brother-Kyle

I will talk about #7. Lucky number 7 for us!! It was my room number for getting ready for the sealing AND our room number for our sealing.

I really likes Cheri's advice, I have used it so many times and it's all true!! I will continue using the advice and also tell others the same. Couples fight, but don't just think about diverse right away, sleep it off, go for a walk, pray to our Heavenly Father and when you have calmed down, talk it out. Hear both sides. Let one talk and let them talk first without you talking, but LISTEN. Then after they are done, you go on and speak your mind. Then COMPROMISE!!