Daily Love Tip #75

Sing Your Spouse's Praises In Front Of Your Children

from JoeUser Forums
Children draw comfort from knowing their parents admire and respect one another. They feel secure when they see Mom and Dad grounded in their love. When you point out the good qualities of your spouse and expound on the reasons for your love, you give your children an increased sense of security. At the same time, you reinforce the standards you want your children to seek in a husband or wife. The ideals and expectations your children have for their future marriage partners are built upon what they see lived out by their parents each day.

Brag about your mate. Hold your spouse up as a model for your children. Reserve your gripes and complaints for your personal journal, and hold your tongue when you're tempted to criticize.

Light the way for future generations--let your love shine.
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Excellent advice. As a child I saw my parents as a loving, careing couple. Later I learned that they had had some stormy seasons, and the year-long deployments that my father took overseas when I was young was a result of those times, but growing up I thought their relationship was rock-solid. Those time-outs while my dad was away turned out to save their marriage, and now they truely are rock-solid.