Surprise
I think that apathy represents one of the greatest threats to a marriage.
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Dennis Rainey: I think that apathy represents one of the greatest threats to a marriage.
Guest: The most romantic thing my husband has done for me was, the morning of my birthday, he took the day off work. It was a complete surprise. He took me to my favorite restaurant which was his least favorite restaurant, and I really appreciate him doing that. He just made it my special day.[ Read Full Transcript ]
Dennis Rainey: Men, when's the last time you did something romantic like that for your mate? Many couples have grown so apathetic towards one another that romance is like a forgotten memory.
I have a friend who once told me about a husband who decided to romance his wife after those romantic fires had died down. When he showed up with candy and flowers for her, she burst into tears. She said, "This has been the worst day. Our son received a terrible report card, Mom was admitted to the hospital, the roast burned, the washing machine broke, and now to top it all off, you come home drunk!"
One final thought. If apathy is a characteristic of your relationship with your spouse, what could you do to surprise them this week? If you're truly committed to making your marriage last for a lifetime, you need to make a choice to keep romance alive in your marriage.
I'm Dennis Rainey, and that's Real FamilyLife.
Date: 9/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
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