My Marriage Toast To Seth
and Carrie Elizabeth Bowen
2001 and 2020 (19th
Wedding Anniversary)
I
toast you with a wish, above all other wishes, that your marriage may be
inspired by and learned from what has worked best in my own.
May
you be inspired to:
Be
honest and open, and say what’s on your mind, but say it kindly and with
respect. Make your spouse your best
friend, the one you can always talk to without fear of being judged too
quickly, dismissed for your stupidity, or given a quick fix.
Be
a great listener, a sounding board. This
often means being silent, and knowing when to keep your mouth shut.
Encourage
your mate to grow, take risks; see their potential, give them
self-confidence. Become your mate’s
cheerleader. Be proud of what they accomplish.
Pay
attention to the small things, those little symbolic gestures that are best
when unexpected and really meant from the heart. Those are romantic gestures, and they make
all the difference in a relationship, especially when they are spontaneous.
Look
for ways to create times and places for you to share excitement and peace. Make your life together exciting, try new
things, but make you home a peaceful heaven.
Bend
with the circumstances, be flexible, because marriage depends above all else in
being able to give and take, and go patiently with the flow.
Remember
that love grows and changes as your marriage rolls into the future.
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