Always and forever

I was speaking with a friend of mine, and he asked "how do you, do it"?  I asked what did he mean, and he replied, "how do you stay interested in your wife"? I informed him that I continue to see her as the day I met her. I also continue to treat her the way I did when I met her. We continue to date.This is how we continue to keep our relationship fresh, always and hopefully forever.

You Give a little.....

On last week I was in the grocery store shopping and I made the comment to cashier, that I was getting some items to have a date night with my wife. The cashier mentioned how sweet that was and continued to ring up my groceries. But what interesting, was the lady in front of me, who heard our conversation. She asked what I would be watching and I responded, "Just a movie on Lifetime." The young lady was shocked, she informed me that her husband would never admit to watching Lifetime, and he would never mentioned the word, Lifetime. Here is my point, I don't watch Lifetime because I enjoy it. I watch it because my wife enjoys it. Just as she watches sports with me. There are times in each relationship where you make sacrifices for the benefit of the other. Just as the old saying goes," You must give a little, to get a little". This is how it works in relationships.

Being there for the other

When you become involved with another person, the idea of caring for them doesn't usually come to mind. But this is a situation that should be considered. Whenever entering into a serious relationship, this thought should be given. When my wife and I were dating, it was a thought that did not cross my mind. But after I had a serious illness, I realized how wonderful it was to have a person that was by my side to help me through my ordeal. My advice for those entering the dating arena, ask yourself this question if you have been dating for a significant amount of time, "Will I be strong enough to care for this person?" Your answer will dictate the strength of your relationship for the future. It will also help the other person to realize when illness strikes that they have a strong mate.

Love and Happiness

With all the things that are taking place in the country today, so many people are so stressed. It is sometimes difficult to find a moment to really be happy. But isn't that the reason you chose your mate, because they make you happy.  Taking the time to remember that the person you are with, is there to provide you with love and happiness. Sometimes by going on an ice cream date or a walk at the park. Small things that go a long way, because happiness doesn't have to cost a lot.