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When Barbara Cooper talks marriage, she knows whereof she speaks. That’s because she and her husband had 73 years’ worth of success with it.
MSN Lifestyle
therefore presents "9 Secrets From a 73-Year Marriage” – excerpts from Cooper’s book titled Fall In Love For Life.
Her primary theme is this: “…never
be too tired or too busy to feel love for your partner.”
This love can be expressed in a number of key ways.
One essential tip is to refrain from blurting out harsh words. Cooper reminds
readers that the word “danger” includes the word
“anger.” She suggests
“admitting you are losing your cool,” then asking, “…so can you just humor me and help me get over it?” This
can help to dissipate the initial irritation.
When your spouse comes through the door, do you drop what you’re doing and focus upon a hearty greeting? This is such a simple thing to do, and yet it can rekindle connections time and again. Staying
present for a loved one is the greatest gift you can offer.
Cooper claims that it’s unrealistic to expect a partner (or any humans, for that matter) to meet all of your desires. The truth
is that needs (and/or desires) will never be fully satisfied anyway…
Cooper then offers this good news: You
can actually live quite
comfortably without having all of your needs met. Therefore, cultivate what you’ve got rather than chasing after the so-called “perfect” mate(s).
Resources
http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/relationships/9-secrets-from-a-73-year-marriage/ss-BB7hFNV#image=1
Copyright October 21, 2014 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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