Last weekend was great. It was Sunday morning and the conference room was full of military couples. People were smiling. Husbands and wives were holding hands. Others just kept their arms around each other. I could tell that folks did their “homework” and made time to reconnect. The dynamics of the room had changed. There were no folded arms or frowns like the day before. The room was full of happy people. These marriages were stronger, satisfied, and renewed.
As a co-leader, it is great to see couples learn new skills and rekindle their romance. The big “homework” assignment for Saturday night is to take your spouse on a date. Both must agree on the details and craft a plan for the night together. Additionally, every couple needs to treat their spouse like a friend, have fun, reconnect, and spend time listening to one another. Why couldn’t every homework assignment be this good?
No matter if you attend a marriage retreat or a marriage enrichment seminar like this, we all need the reminder. Instructors and attendees must hear the message alike. Relationships are important. Our marriages need to be nurtured and strengthened. Take time for each other. When our marriages were young and new, we never spent time apart. Now, it is difficult to find a quiet evening to talk. Make time for each other. Remember why you fell in love. Dates don’t have to be expensive, they just need to happen.
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