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Give compliments to make up for the bad

Michael in Buford, GA — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Give compliments often in a marriage. I have found you have give 5-8 compliments for every one negative or critical thing you say. This has been a hard exercise to learn. Every time we say something negative or critical thing we need to give 5-8 compliments. It helps “heal” the hurt, and builds up the relationship instead of tearing it down.

The five love languages of apology

Michael in Buford, GA — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We should all consider the different parts of making a good apology.
Expressing regret - “I am sorry.”
Accepting responsibility - “I was wrong.”
Making Restitution- “What can I do to make it right?”
Genuinely Repenting - “I'll try not to do that again.”
Requesting Forgiveness - “Will you please forgive me?”

How to make flowers a more special gift

Ajit in Houston, TX — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Artistic? Next time, instead of giving your significant other flowers, give them a drawing or painting of flowers. It's just as pretty, shows your creativity, and lasts longer. Not artistic? That's okay - buy a drawing or painting of flowers. It still shows more thought than just stopping by the florist on the way home from work.