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MYSTERY IN MARRIAGE

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Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson If you want to put some new life in your marriage , try thinking like a teenager again. We all remember, fondly or otherwise, the craziness of our dating days – the coy attitudes, the flirting, the chase after the prize. But as we moved into marriage, most of us felt we should leave the game-playing behind. But we may not have changed as much as we'd like to think. The truth is that our romantic relationships will always bear some characteristics of adolescent sexuality. Grown-ups still love the thrill of the chase, the lure of the unattainable, the excitement of the new and the boredom with the old. The immature impulses are controlled and minimised in a committed relationship , but they never fully disappear. And this is the key for keeping life in our marriages. If things seem stale between you and your spouse, maybe you should remember some old tricks, repeating some of the happy moments that brought you together. Maybe it's time for...

THE SERVANT SPOUSE

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By Dr Bill Maier Marriages that thrive are those where both husband and wife develop a servant mentality, looking for ways to meet each other's needs. It doesn't take a big expensive gift to thrill your mate. Just noticing what she needs and being willing to step in and help goes a long way towards making her life easier. Don't wait for her to ask before giving her a hand around the house. Take time to make the bed, or put in a load of clothes. If you see she's had a stressful day, take the kids to the playground and give her the evening off. She might just want to go shopping, visit some friends or just stay at home. It's the little things like these that keep a strong marriage growing even stronger. From TODAY, Voices – Friday, 05-Jun-2009 Related articles by Zemanta Problems with Your Husband? Do You Think Your Marriage is Damaged? (counselingonlinesite.com) Mistakes In A Marriage (counselingonlinesite.com) Marriage Emphasizes Commitment (psychcentral.com...