Family photo taken before the anniversary mass, lunch, and bonding. 20 Dec 2015.
It was our 17th wedding anniversary last 20th of December. They say 17 years is a long time to be married, but Wizheart and I didn't feel the passing of time. We felt like it was just yesterday when we decided to be together forever. Yes #mayforever! And even before the public caught up with Side A's Forevermore, we were already listening to it.
Well, our marriage is a happy roller-coaster ride. For that we count ourselves blessed. No major fights, no stress, no violation of human rights. Ha ha! It was only about a couple of years ago when the road got bumpy when we got into a financial fix because of bad decisions. But we are nearing the end of the tunnel. The Lord is slowly turning things around. We just need to keep the faith and pray unceasingly, and persevere.
So, on our 17th year, I thought it would be nice to share with you 17 rules of marriage... that work for us. Of course, every marriage, like every relationship, is different. You'll be surprised, they are really just simple rules. Read on, and who knows a rule or two might also work for you.
Wizheart says:
1. Allow private moments with his/her circle of friends.
2. Support / Indulge in family hobbies and interests.
3. Love, respect his/her family relatives.
4. Encourage each other's strengths and potential.
5. Be there during his/her difficult time.
6. Maintain and enhance his/her self-esteem.
7. Discuss, open up concerns in work/employment.
8. Respect his/her privacy - mails, text messages, social media accounts, etc.
9. Go to mass and pray together as family.
10. Go out/dine out take vacations as family.
11. Eat together as often as you can.
I say:
12. Make him/her your best friend... literally. Always talk, always communicate.
13. End an argument with finality. Don't bring it back over and over again.
14. Put your partner in a good light (always).
15. Have a sweet private time at least once a week.
16. Don't end the day without resolving any argument.
17. Have God at the center.
Let me also share with you our guidepost: 10 Biblical Rules for a Happy Marriage.
Well, our marriage is a happy roller-coaster ride. For that we count ourselves blessed. No major fights, no stress, no violation of human rights. Ha ha! It was only about a couple of years ago when the road got bumpy when we got into a financial fix because of bad decisions. But we are nearing the end of the tunnel. The Lord is slowly turning things around. We just need to keep the faith and pray unceasingly, and persevere.
So, on our 17th year, I thought it would be nice to share with you 17 rules of marriage... that work for us. Of course, every marriage, like every relationship, is different. You'll be surprised, they are really just simple rules. Read on, and who knows a rule or two might also work for you.
Wizheart says:
1. Allow private moments with his/her circle of friends.
2. Support / Indulge in family hobbies and interests.
3. Love, respect his/her family relatives.
4. Encourage each other's strengths and potential.
5. Be there during his/her difficult time.
6. Maintain and enhance his/her self-esteem.
7. Discuss, open up concerns in work/employment.
8. Respect his/her privacy - mails, text messages, social media accounts, etc.
9. Go to mass and pray together as family.
10. Go out/dine out take vacations as family.
11. Eat together as often as you can.
I say:
12. Make him/her your best friend... literally. Always talk, always communicate.
13. End an argument with finality. Don't bring it back over and over again.
14. Put your partner in a good light (always).
15. Have a sweet private time at least once a week.
16. Don't end the day without resolving any argument.
17. Have God at the center.
Let me also share with you our guidepost: 10 Biblical Rules for a Happy Marriage.
On our 17th, we were blessed by Fr. Jun Sescon, Parish Priest of Greenbelt.
Mary Mother of Hope Chapel, The Landmark Makati | 20 December 2015
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