Jonathan's Marital Tips du Jour: #1-16
These were a daily social media series I ran for two weeks. While humorously blunt and tongue-in-cheek, they are yet still serious daily marital advice...
Stop being a dink.
Be nice. Duh.
Just say, "Okay" or "I'm sorry." Your pride and ego aren't really all that impressive or attractive.
Make a vow. Keep a vow. Wow.
Want a GREAT marriage? Don't wait. Create.
For Men: If you want sex, do the dishes, take out the trash, and put the children to bed without being asked.
Healthy people call assertiveness "Assertiveness." Unhealthy people call assertiveness "Bitchiness."
When it comes to communication, talking and details:
With women, more is more;
With men, less is more.Don't buy into the disempowered "accidental" language of relationships: "We fell in love..." "We grew apart..." "We fell out of love...". Or as someone told me once, "You're so lucky." Lucky my eye! We've worked our butts off for this relationship. Be purposeful and proactive: GREAT relationships don't "just happen" — they are created!
Heads up, guys: Foreplay begins two weeks before sex—If you're inattentive throughout the week, don't expect attention at night.
Manners matter. Brush up on Basic Manners 101: Saying, "Please," "Thank you," "Excuse me," and "I'm sorry," opening doors, being respectful (no interrupting, yelling, or name-calling), standing up when a lady enters the room, and waiting to sit until after she's seated.
For my bros: Doing the dishes and changing diapers is sexy. Don't believe me? Notice how many women have just clicked "Like" below... (Note: this post received a LOT of likes from the ladies).
Marriage will no longer tolerate sloppiness. You have GOT to take care of each other and your marriage.
Try "As you wish" as your standard response to requests, courtesy of The Princess Bride.
Ladies: Yes, he wants sex. But he doesn’t “just” want sex. He wants connection with you. Many men feel emotionally connected through and after sex.
Those who can do basic math do Marriage Prep. Those who can't don't.