I was over at Stealing Faith and loved this list of 50 ways you can add a little spark to your marriage. (I’m kinda big on the whole healthy marriage thing, if you hadn’t noticed by now.)
I think they’re worth repeating…
1. Hug for 30 seconds or longer. Relax into it.
2. Make eye contact.
3. Finish a conversation from start to finish, despite distractions.
4. Fix their coffee for them.
5. Make sure you’ve got your schedule on the master calendar.
6. Switch the laundry from the washer to the dryer.
7. Load/unload the dishwasher.
8. Plan a spontaneous trip.
9. Leave a love note in their lunch box.
10. Make a list of the reasons why you married them, then share it with them.
11. Give a back rub.
12. Let them go to the bathroom first when you’re both racing for it.
13. Ask them on a date.
14. Post a status update complimenting them, make sure you tag them in it.
15. Clarify for true understanding when tensions escalate.
16. Discover something new together.
17. Laugh. Tell a joke. Be silly.
18. Say, “I love you. Forever.”
19. Compliment them in front of your children.
20. Remind yourself of how you felt when you were dating.
21. Dust/clean their side of the bedroom.
22. Ask them what’s on their mind. Listen to the response.
23. Make their needs and wants your priority.
24. Give them a gift.
25. Allow them time with friends without guilt.
26. Be nice to their family members.
27. Pray for them.
28. Say you’re proud of what they do.
29. Make an inside joke.
30. Go on a date.
31. Take care of yourself.
32. Acknowledge their “A” for efforts.
33. Give them grace. Repeatedly.
34. Tell them their dreams aren’t foolish.
35. Be someone pleasing to spend time around.
36. Flirt with them.
37. Snatch quick kisses at the stoplight/drive through.
38. Hold hands.
39. Let them speak without interruption.
40. Don’t jump to conclusions.
41. Assume good will and that you’re on the same team.
42. Don’t say anything when you want to be critical.
43. Talk up their best qualities to your friends and family.
44. Clean up your messes.
45. Follow through on your promises.
46. Get in a tickle fight.
47. Indulge in something mutually enjoyable.
48. Respect them as you would your friend.
49. Don’t criticize yourself.
50. Play footsie under the table.
Isn’t this a great list? I think I’m going to pick 5 of these ideas to use this week. As I was reading over them, it occurred to me that Father’s Day is on Sunday. I believe that a healthy marriage contributes to healthy parenting, so such tangible demonstrations of love for our husbands could help them to be even more fantastic dads to our kids. What’s not to like about that? :)
Have a lovely weekend and a wonderful day of celebrating the great dads in your life.
P.S. I’m so thankful for my papa and my husband. They’re amazing. Just sayin’. :)
I love this. I want to print it up and memorize it.
I know, isn’t it great? My friend (a.k.a. “Juggler”) has a real knack for writing in a poignant (and often hilarious) way. I hope you’ll be able to check out her space as well. Thank you for stopping by mine! :)
A woman that has great men in her life is very blessed. Thanks for the reminder. I have a wonderful Husband and Father and thats lots to be thankful for!
I totally agree! I’m so thankful for the wonderful men in my life too! My husband is such a blessing to me…even when I don’t deserve it! :)
I love this list that Juggler wrote… It’s so important! Over the years, as I have chosen to honor (rather than criticize) my husband, he has become a great man…even more so than when I met him. I don’t think that my honoring him is solely responsible for that, of course! :) I do think, however, that a man who feels successful at home (specifically, in his marriage) is more likely to succeed and grow, than a man who is frequently criticized and undermined by his wife.
Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!