Today's my 47th Wedding Anniversary

Hello Friend,

Even I'm amazed that Jeff and I have been married for 47 years!  I don't feel old enough for that to be true!  I thought all marriages were made in Heaven... but at this age I've realize that's not always true.

What makes a marriage not only last, but fall into the outstanding category? 

I'd say...

God 1st  -  Family 2nd  -   Career 3rd

• Finding things, you have in common, and doing them together
• Be self-aware, know your own kinks 
• Strive daily to have self-discipline, high standards, thoughtfulness
• Understand your different personalities... early on & letting some things slide (I didn't know this concept until 20 years ago)
• Put one another 1st... that's above your parents and your kids
• Talk about everything and meet in the middle
• Keep that LOVING FEELING by talking, thinking and being kind, supportive, and uplifting one another.

The book of Galatians 5:22 says...

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance,

kindness, goodness, & faithfulness.

Your marriage will be whatever you do

and practice daily.

Personal NOTE - The picture of Jeff and I was taken earlier this month.  I was standing in the water in Italy and said Honey... come stand right here... your feet Won't get wet.  (For a picture) 

No sooner than I said that, the water which had NOT been moving, gushed forward wetting his shoes and socks, he took a breath and looked at me, then we started laughing.  This is life.

Laughter is truly the BEST medicine for marriage.

   People don't get along, because they don't follow the bullet points above, more than likely because they have not seen them in real life before.  Personalities clash and we take it personal... because it IS personal. 

Understand how you are each different and embracing and recognizing your strengths will help.

Couples bring different habits, values, and expectations into their marriage and don't know how to work out the kinks.

Even one person looking for solutions will make a difference.

Begin by understanding what helps you KEEP and GROW the connection.  Get The Chemistry of Lasting Love FREE today... print the guide and put it into action.  I promise your efforts will be rewarded.

 Connie Durham

Relationship speaker, podcaster, and coach in Fayetteville, Georgia.

www.theextraordinarymarriage.com