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One of the most important legacies you can
leave for your children is the model of a
healthy marriage. So what do you do if your
marriage is stuck in a rut?

Becoming a parent changes your marriage. It changes
who you are. It changes what you feel and know about
yourself. It rearranges your focus. It can bring out an ugly
side of you (or your spouse) that you didn't know existed.

While the addition of children often adds a real beauty and
a sense of fulfillment to marriage, most parents
understandably turn their adoring eye from their spouse to
their children.

The advice, tips and serious topics here could be endless.
For now, I'm excited to share some simple tips and ideas
that may help to form a good foundation relationship.

Read tips on Daytime Dating

Read tips on exchanging a list of things that promote
caring for one another

MARRIAGE
Taking care of each other

Reminders to be considerate
to each other and mindful of
your expectations:

1. Keep thinking about the other person and
what they need. (Are you overwhelmed? They
probably are, too.)

2. Watch your expectations. Don't expect your
partner to be what they weren't even when you
met.

3. State what you need. Don't keep your
spouse guessing.

4. Divide the responsibilities based on time,
ability and your strengths in a certain area. Be
flexible for some trading.

5. Take care of each other. It's safe to assume
that you reap what you sow. Don't worry about
keeping score of who's doing more things for
whom.

6. Are you a perfectionist? If so, it's easy to be
critical of your spouse if they're not. Consider
the good things about the fact that they're not a
perfectionist. Be thankful for their strengths.

7. Have a discussion on how you view your
roles in the marriage. Even if subconsciously,
you both may be attempting to assume the
roles your parents had. If there was divorce in
your family growing up or an absent parent,
this discussion is especially important.

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