Bruce and Kristi conclude their conversation about what's worked and not worked over the past 33 years of marriage. They've saved the best for last!
Today's topics are: Pick up after yourself, do the work of marriage, have a sense of humor, live a life of service, and keep God #1.
Show Notes:
40 Promises for Marriage by Steve Stephens
1. Start each day with a kiss.
2. Wear your wedding ring at all times.
3. Date once a week.
4. Accept differences.
5. Be polite
6. Give gifts.
7. Smile often.
8. Touch.
9. Give back rubs.
10. Laugh together
11. Send a card for no reason.
12. Do what the other person wants before he or she asks.
13. Listen.
14. Encourage.
15. Know his or her needs.
16. Fix the other person's breakfast.
17. Compliment twice a day.
18. Call during the day.
19. Slow down.
20. Hold hands.
21. Cuddle.
22. Ask for the other's opinion.
23. Show respect.
24. Look your best.
25. Celebrate birthdays in a big way.
26. Apologize.
27. Forgive.
28. Set up a romantic getaway.
29. Be positive.
30. Be kind.
31. Be vulnerable.
32. Respond quickly to the other person's request.
33. Reminence about your favorite times together.
34. Treat each other's friends and relatives with courtesy.
35. Send flowers every Valentine's Day and anniversary.
36. Admit when wrong.
37. Be sensitive to each other's sexual desires.
38. Pray for (and with) each other daily.
39. Say "I love you" frequently.
40. Seek outside help when needed.