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Words of Wisdom for Newlyweds
My youngest daughter tied the knot a couple of months ago to the man of her dreams at a beautiful wedding in Blowing Rock, NC. Afterwards, I asked her how it felt to be married and she said, “Magical.”
Before Kelly got married, her sister, Kristin, threw a bridal shower for her at our local church. One of the activities for those in attendance was to write down advice for a happy marriage. After a couple of weeks of marriage and wondering if the “real world” had set in yet, I asked Kelly if she was taking any of the advice. She replied, “Yes, some of it.” Here’s the list of that advice:
1. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. (Proverbs 1:7)
2. Lean on each other for support. Look up for guidance. Give 100%.
3. Tell each other everyday, “I Love You!” Keep God the center of everything.
4. Love one another. Always forgive.
5. Celebrate every anniversary. You never know when it could be your last.
6. Give each other some “independent” time. Space makes the heart grow fonder.
7. Pick your battles wisely.
8. Don’t go to bed mad.
9. Make a budget. Don’t live beyond your means. You’ll be glad you did when you’re old.
10. Work together.
11. Go to church together.
Working on this topic for my blog, I googled tips for marriage and came across B.J. and Sheila Weber’s 7 Tips for Every Newly Married Couple from Prince William and Kate Middleton to the Average Jane and Joe. While some of the tips were similar to the ones Kelly had been given by friends and family, some were different.
My favorite advice from B.J. and Sheila’s list was “Listen. Talk. Find a Mentor.” In summary, they believe communication is the key to a great relationship. How many times do we hear a wife complain because her husband won’t talk to her? On the other hand, how many times do we hear a husband complain because his wife talks too much?
The bottom line is not only does it take love, but it also takes lots of work and compromise to have a happy marriage. Wouldn’t it be great if newlyweds could learn that lesson early on in their journey together?
If you would like to read the rest of B.J. and Sheila Weber’s list, click on the hyperlink above. I highly recommend this list not only for newlyweds, but for anyone who is married or thinking about getting married. Come to think of it, everyone should read that list.
What advice do you have for newly married couples? Leave a comment, message on Facebook or email dicysm@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Dicy
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