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| The official newsletter of Marriage Partnership magazine Thursday, April 3, 2008
I was a typical little girl who loved to play dress-up. Our dress-up box contained the basics: some of my mom's old dresses, worn-out high heels, gaudy costume jewelry, a few hats. I was even able to dip into my mom's makeup for an extra-glamorous twist every so often. I'd dress up and totter around the house, pretending to be a lady, reveling in looking "pretty." But my dress-up adventures revealed one significant thing—how much I wanted to be a grown-up. Now that I've grown up and perfected the arts of applying mascara and walking in heels, life isn't quite as enchanting as I once anticipated. As a little girl, I didn't understand adult realities. Now, I've had more experiences and can draw from whatever wisdom I've gained. I'm better able to navigate adulthood because I've grown into it. In the same way, walking down the aisle as man-and-wife, there's still a lot of growing to be done. But somewhere down the road, hopefully you'll realize your marriage has become as comfortable and well-fitting as … a pair of jeans. Below, Ron Lee explains his unique metaphor of a "relaxed fit" marriage.
Blessings,  Elizabeth Diffin for Marriage Partnership  P.S. Calling all ladies! Want to get away? Set sail with MP editor Ginger Kolbaba on the 2009 Girls Get-A-Way Cruise! Book now through April 11 and save $100 per stateroom using the access code TCWGGA. Register here.
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 COMMUNICATIONRelaxed Fit What my 20 year marriage and Levi's® have in common. When I was a kid, moms made their sons wear stiff blue jeans that were way too long. All the boys showed up on the first day of school walking like zombies, with pants legs turned up half-way to our knees. More …
SPIRITUALITY / COMMUNICATION Branded! What business can teach you about God's purpose for your marriage. STARTING OUT / HELP & HEALING / COMMUNICATION Gimme Some Space! After our long workdays, I couldn't wait to be together. Apparently he could.
Share the Fun Want to get your spouse on board with your new hobby? Try these five tips. 1. Don't push. Allow your spouse time to get used to the idea. Not everyone feels love at first sight. Some require courtship. 2. Ditch the I'm-going-with-or-without-you factor. This attitude encourages the one left behind to reciprocate in kind. It also makes the hobby an object of scorn and jealousy. 3. Start with brief excursions. Then you can work your way up to longer periods of time. 4. Be courteous and patient. Treat each other with the same respect and courtesy you'd give a friend or co-worker. 5. Make it fun. Bullying, threats, nagging, and harassing won't achieve positive long-term results. Go the extra mile to make each time a wonderful experience. — Joni Fisher
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