Newlyweds' Guide to a Happy Marriage: How to Keep That Honeymoon Feeling by Tim Spooner - HTML preview

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An Unshakable Foundation

An architect knows that even the best building blueprint will fail if he does not
build on a firm foundation.
Our goal is not just a lasting marriage but a blissful marriage. We want a truly
happy marriage.
For a truly happy marriage, you need a strong, unshakable foundation. That
foundation is found in your two hearts and minds. The good news is that each of
you has power over your own heart and mind to create the strong foundation
you need to be happy.
These six values are the key ingredients to your unshakable foundation.

 

Value 1) It Takes Two – Starting with Me

 

Sometimes you will have to be the leader and take the first step in your
relationship.
After an argument, for instance, don’t wait for him or her to be the first to calm
down and apologize and admit that they were being stubborn. Instead, be the
leader
and be the first to reach out to the other person. Take responsibility for
your relationship and hopefully the other person will follow your lead. But
whatever they do, it is not your job to manage their behavior. You should
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