7 Ways To Stay Happy (All Year Long)
Hint: Treat every day as if it's Valentine's Day.
5. Sleeping. If you’re sleeping under the same roof, always sleep together. No excuses. Women, don’t banish your man to the couch or stomp off to pout in the spare bedroom. If you’ve had a fight, and they do happen, either make up or suck it up. Lie precariously at the edge of the mattress and fume if you must, but lie in the same bed.
6. Size. Don’t kid yourself: Lust Matters. Women, he may tell you that extra girth means “more of you to love,” but he’s lying. Guys, my wife says: “Outgrow that wedding ring and I'll outgrow you." You may have convinced yourselves that those 20 extra pounds make you “cuddly,” but no matter how many sweaters or layers you pile on, you’re still fat. When I’ve asked my wife if she’ll still love me if I get chubby, she replies: “Of course, but I’ll miss you.”
7. Children. Don't have kids to have a happy marriage. Have a happy marriage, then have kids. Women, if the relationship is circling the bowl, children won’t help. They won’t bring you closer and give you a common bond. If you already have problems a baby will dial them up to eleven. Children are the most frustrating, annoying creatures in existence, but they’re also the most wonderful little beings in the world. A good, strong marriage is made more so by a family. Then there really is “more to love.”
Discussion
I agree - especially with #7, we were married 11 years before we got preggers, and not for lack of trying!!!! We have one 20 year old son, and raising him wasn't easy, but he turned out great - Eagle Scout, Accomplished Musician and "Fine" person! I think our pre-child days helped us determine what kind of family we wanted to be!!!! We were friends before kid, we were friends while raising kid and now we are friends of an adult kid! and now we can go back to 1-6 with GUSTO!
Yes, I agree with everything you wrote, very important points!
Some good thoughts here. I'm a marriage & family therapist who with my clients and in my soon to be released book, "A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage," encourages quickies, sleeping naked, and buying the biggest bed you can ...
I think, Joe, you and other guys might like to read my book, better yet, pick up a copy and read it with your significant other, over candlelight:
http://www.amazon.com/Short-Guide-Happy-Marriage-Long-Lasting/dp/1604330...
I have agirl friend whom ilove so much but we have done sex since she keeps on telling me that her mother is so aggressive that cannot allow her to pay me avisit.She is 100km away from me and i always find it very sad for me when she tells me that.What can i do to her or her mother so that i can make my girl friend to be neer me always?She did her form four last year and that she is waiting for her results this month on 28th.With me i'm working with the kenya national audit office.I'm stranded on what to do next.
