Posts tagged: dad
Showing up a few minutes early says, “I value your time and keep my commitments”
The thing I want you to know is, you, your life…it was welcomed with open arms. It was planned. It was planned many years before you were born and was discussed with great detail over hours and hours of conversation holding hands and staring at the stars. It was my dream to have you. You are special. You are cherished. When I look at you, I see me, only better
In great marriages, the ‘look’ never changes. Ten years can pass by and you can be doing something as random as going to the restroom on ‘date night’…and as you are walking back to your seat, she can still look at you like the day you fell in love. That exists. It is real. It is worth holding out for. That is love
When discussions turn into name calling, the discussion is over
Don’t ruin an apology with an excuse for why you are having to make it
Money exaggerates character
Most people trying to better themselves in life usually focus their attention on their weaknesses. In my experience, it is easier and more efficient to focus on making your strengths stronger instead
Keep your keys beside your bed at night. A quick press of your ‘panic’ button will scare away most, if not all, would-be thieves
If you have to say it, than you are not it
The amount of time it takes you to forgive your spouse or apologize to him/her is directly related to the amount of pride you need to purge from your marriage
When ironing, use a spray bottle of water to help smooth out wrinkles. Never ever use spray starch. Starch is a form of glue and I don’t know anyone that would squirt “Elmer’s” on their clothes and expect them to look and feel good over time
Do what you are passionate about…despite what others might say. If it makes you happy, that should be enough
Wear sunscreen…so when you are older, you may not look it
Women want to be heard, not fixed. When she says what sounds like a benign statement, and in it involves kids, family, friends, or herself…just listen…its important to her. Ask questions that reflect back what she is telling you, but do not offer your opinion on the situation unless she specifically asks…and even then it would be more wise to say, “what is your heart telling you to do dear?” Women don’t view the world as whole or broken…it just is. Where we keep everything inside, they struggle aloud (its how God wired us). Unless they are choosing something that will endanger them - no fixing
Don’t read or watch T.V. while you are on the phone. It says to the other person, “you are really not that interesting”, and you know what, they can tell
