Up your °F

Today has started off kind of rocky.
We’re heading into our 23nd year of marriage.

How do you keep things fresh and tight?

It’s a challenge, especially if there's been some trouble underfoot, and after 22 years, there’s going to be some separation. After all, it’s the growing and changing that we each do that keeps us interesting. Yet, there needs to be some sort of anchor at home to keep each other from washing, or merely floating, away. Who or what is the anchor? Can you switch roles? What guides you through each day? The power struggles that tend to undermine rather than reinforce relationships are the kinds that make us inflexible as partners.

Inflexibility means B-O-R-I-N-G.

Inflexibility means not accepting the other’s viewpoint...at least consider the idea.

Inflexibility makes us old before our time. Give the other the benefit of the doubt that they know how to live their life.

So, in my humble opinion, the answer is personal behavior!

Make amends.

Be appreciative.
Be reciprocal if positive.
Don’t make it personal if it’s negative.

These are easier said than done, but if it’s said, it can be done.
Get started right away… make up passionately (up your°F) and move on energetically!

Here’s to Us! Love you Al