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E Is For Excellenceby Dale Harcombe | More from this Blogger E is for excellence. Excellence is something we should be striving for in our marriages.But there are some other Es that could improve your marriage. Enthusiasm Enthusiasm for making your marriage the best it can be. The world needs to see people who are enthusiastic not just about getting married but about staying married. Another time for enthusiasm is when greeting your spouse. What spouse doesn't like to be greeted enthusiastically and know that you have missed them while throughout the day? Approaching it with enthusiasm can make even the most mundane task more interesting, especially if you approach it together. People are drawn to those who are enthusiastic in the way they approach life. Encouragement Yes, I know I've mentioned this one plenty of times before but that's because I consider it so important. Everyone likes to be encouraged when they do something well or encouraged even when things aren't going well that someone still notices and cares. It's amazing what a little encouragement can do in spurring people on to do things and it will make you spouse feel so much better about themselves. When they feel better about themselves they respond to others more positively and generously so it benefits both of you to be an encourager. Exercise Exercise with your spouse, whether it's playing a game of tennis, walking or even as a married couple I know does - playing WII. They play the tennis and boxing versions and apparently that can provide quite a bit of exercise and fun. I can't say I've tried, as I as we don't have one. We'll stick to normal tennis and walking and swimming while it's hot. Even if you have small children, you could be an aerobics DVD on after they're in bed and exercise together. Who knows it might even lead to a different kid of exercise, which actually burns up a lot of calories. Related blogs Bees That Will Sweeten Your Marriage 7 Cs You Need in a Happy Marriage
Learn more about Dale Harcombe  Dale has a passion for books and writing. She writes in various forms, from articles to poetry to fiction for children and adults. Relevant marriage tags |
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