Healthy relationships are vital to long life and wellness, yet fewer exist today than in previous years. It saddens me for younger generations who witness a multitude of unhealthy relationships that destroy their own relationships, and that of future generations.
How does one know what love is if they don’t see it first? The sight of an elderly man holding his wife’s hand still brings a smile to people of all ages. We need more examples of loving couples and parents. That is why I decided to show in words on my blog.
Researching, I discovered 50 characteristics of a healthy relationship on the American Psychological Association’s web site. Upon reading, I noticed my husband and I had almost every characteristic listed so decided I could publicly share the reasons I love him as an example. Telling him how much he means to me never grows old. Enjoy!
* We are still playful and flirtatious with one another
* I admire you! You have great ideas and I want to be just like you.
* Arguing, while uncommon, isn’t scary. you take time to listen to me, yet love me enough to point out truths I need to hear
* You view me in a better light than I view myself. This invaluable support spawns a security to do more than I ever dreamed of.
* Affection didn’t dissipate. I appreciate those kisses before you leave the house, as well as holding hands.
* As a team, you cheer me on, rejoice at my successes, push when I need pushed, and hold me when storms strike. Your encouraging words pick me up again.
* I especially LOVE the way we’ve blended together over the years. I no longer know in certainty where I stop and you begin, or vice versa.
* You are my BEST FRIEND. You prefer my company as much as I prefer yours.
* And, yes, I love what you do for me. After all, you’re my guide dog, a jack of all trades, my provider, protector, pastor, and father of our children, and father of our “adopted adults” in the community.
* I love your honesty, your humor, your intelligence, the way you can calm anyone in any situation, your compassion, your ability to make God’s Word come alive in a way we need to live today. I love the way your prefer others before yourself . . . so self-sacrificing. I’ve never met anyone personally who can forgive as much as you. I have a lot left to learn from you.
I am BLESSED to be “Steve’s Beautiful Bride.”
While this is a public declaration of my love for my husband, I hope it made you reflect on why you love your spouse if you have one. If not, I pray it started your thoughts about what is important in relationships. Healthy relationships are vital to long life and wellness. Of course, the most important relationship of all, is one with Jesus Christ.
Let’s Talk. What is something you value the most from your relationship with your spouse? Or, what is something you would like to improve?
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Robin Dixon says
You are both gifts to each other! You are the perfect pair! God does all things with excellence!
Pastor Robin