Take Out The Trash! One Of 4 Ways To Save Your Marriage.
Posted: Friday, August 21, 2009
by Bob Alexander
http://www.bluemarlinbob.com
If you're down to searching for ways to save your marriage on the internet, there must be some serious disharmony in the home. Sometimes getting away from the daily routine can turn dismal looking situations into turning points for reconciliation.
Certainly there is nothing amusing about marital discord, but often a good laugh softens the tension that often permeates throughout the home when it seems that the relationship is about to hit the rocks.
Take out the trash! If you haven't done so on a regular basis without griping and moaning, this is one small way to show your willingness to do whatever it takes to save your marriage. Don't talk about it; just do the job without bragging about how great you are for having disposed of the garbage. Just be the strong silent type and let her wonder why she hasn't seen this side of you before.
Start wearing a tie to dinner every day for a week or so. Do something out of the ordinary that will surprise her. It will certainly get her curiosity stirred. This could be the thing to get communications started. Go with the flow and make the most out of whatever conversation might result.
She will certainly mention the tie and could possibly ridicule your obvious attempt to change the direction of your daily routine, but just smile and say that she's worth dressing up for. Even though she will see right through this maneuver, it will probably be a positive step.
Take her fishing but turn the cell phones off! It may take a little coaxing, maybe even a little groveling, but it's the perfect chance to spend a little time alone together. There won't be interference from anyone or anything and this time with each other may lead to another breakthrough in the communications area.
Give her flowers! Don't go to the produce section of the local grocery store and buy a bouquet of forget-me-nots. That's too easy!
On the way home from work, stop by that field or vacant lot that you pass every day and pick some of the wild flowers growing by the side of the road. Every road leading home has a few daisies or wild lilies waving at you as you pass by each morning headed to work.
Pick a few of these and give them to her. Trust me on this; she'll appreciate them more than a dozen roses.
My strategy is to reverse the affects turmoil has had on the relationship. It's not a fast cure, but it will work if you give it enough time and park your pride and ego at the door when you come home.
Bob Alexander is well experienced in outdoor cooking, fishing and leisure living. Bob is also the author and owner of this article. Visit his sites at:
http://www.homeandgardenbob.com
http://www.redfishbob.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)hi Mr. Red,that's some good advice there, for any couple, married or not.when we do things nice for others, we will only get nice in return. (usually!)thanks for sharing this with us,my best to you,sue
"Bob Alexander is well experienced in outdoor cooking, fishing and leisure living."I think you can add 'relationship expert' to your list of qualifications Bob! There's nothing more appealing than a man with a sense of humour, and one who takes out the trash without bragging about it. Your wife knows how lucky she is, right? Great article!
Sorry I'm late to the party! Thanks for your article Bob! Some really good stuff.
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