The Secret to Marital Happiness
March 18th, 2008 by Mrs. Fussypants
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I am a firm believer in the old adage, "If Mamma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy." As women we set the emotional tone in our homes. The happiest of families can be quickly made tense, squabbly and depressed when the matriarch’s mood is sour. It is a very rare occurrence that family members can stay unhappy in the face of a cheerful woman.
As wives so much of our influence is subtle. Our most powerful tool is the quiet, strong and consistent influence we have on our husbands. A wife who builds up her spouse is a true gift to him, to herself and to everyone the couple comes in contact with. Men need their wives to be a loving and positive influence. They crave it just as they crave food, water and air.
It is of utmost importance to be aware of your countenance. When you enter the room give your children and especially your husband a smile. It is such a small thing to do and you will reap such wonderful results.
So often we walk around with a half frown and knitted eyebrows. Not only does this cause wrinkles, but the people we influence, simply by our all important presence, are subconsciously affected.
This week when entering a room, making eye contact through the day or passing in the hall -give your husband and children a smile. See what magic happens next.
Come on over to Blissfully Domestic Living to share your thoughts on the secret to marital happiness.
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March 18th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
The Secret to Marital Happiness
practical advice for improving our marriages.
March 18th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Yeah, um, I REALLY need to work on this. I’m always walking around looking crabby and people ask me “What’s wrong?” when nothing at all is wrong.
Good advice to keep in mind.
March 18th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
This is so true,especially if someone is in a down mood. This reminded me of an excellent article I read last year that made a profound impression on me. Go to http://www.wnd.com and go to writer archives and click on Dennis Prager. Go to page 6 to .read ‘Happiness, a Moral Obligation’ It is a great article and would be good for everyone in your family to read.Trust me on this! You wont be disappointed. Also check out his column for Valentines Day.
March 18th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
sweet
March 19th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Try as hard as I might, but I cannot stay mad at my husband for too long - he has this way of making me smile and brightening my heart and mood that is terribly infectious. Once he gets me to smile - its over - and I can see the big picture once again instead of whatever little thing we were fighting over.
March 25th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
What about date/marry a girl who looks like the girl in the post? ha ha
April 8th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Ok ok, i love this forum. Yes! You’ve got it right Ms. Fussy…indeed. And I for one am so happy to see someone promoting the ideas I too think are so important to marriage and family. You are onto it! LOVE IT!
Keep it up.
Juicy Jenn
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