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Marriage Partnership, Winter 1996
The 15-Second Marriage Improvement Program
Perking up a sluggish marriage doesn't have to take all day. In fact, it
may require only a few seconds. Here are several lightning-fast things you
can do to make an impressive difference in your relationship. Try one today,
another tomorrow and a couple more next week. Before long you won't even
recognize your marriage.
—Rewind the video.
—Come up with an inoffensive exclamation to use when driving in heavy traffic.
—When you leave the family room, take your shoes with you.
—Use a coaster.
—Before you go to bed, put out dishes and silverware for tomorrow's breakfast.
—After you balance the checkbook, thank your spouse for handling money well.
—Count to ten. Twelve, if necessary.
—Empty the wastebasket before your spouse does.
—When your mate comes home from a rotten day at work, instead of comparing
notes just say, "You really did have a bad day!"
—When you're done using the flashlight, scissors or tape, put them back
where they belong.
—Find something positive to say about your in-laws. Then actually say it.
—Call your spouse's office and leave a loving message on his or her voice
mail.
—If you notice the toilet paper roll is down to six or seven sheets, put
in a new roll.
—Answer the phone.
—Empty your pockets before putting your clothes in the hamper.
—Refill the ice cube tray.
—The next time you kiss good-bye, hug and kiss 15 extra seconds.
Now that you've seen our recommendations, let us know what's been
working for you. We'll print the most imaginative 15-second marriage improvers
in a future issue. Send them to:
Marriage Partnership
465 Gundersen Drive
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
e-mail: mp@marriagepartnership.com fax: 630.260-0114
Copyright © 1996 by Christianity Today International/Marriage Partnership
Magazine.
Winter 1996, Vol. 13, No. 4, Page 75
Marriage Partnership
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