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Tips for Thriving in your Marriage

“A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.”

- William Arthur Ward as quoted in Bryan Hutchinson’s new e-book, 7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD

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I really like this quote…it’s the kind of thing you might see on one of those inspirational posters.

It’s hard to be like this true friend when you are struggling in a marriage – your partner, who should be your true friend, can feel more like your opponent.  But think about this quote.  If you were going to BE this true friend, how would you act towards your partner?

Each person will answer this question a little bit differently but my own approach when we changed our marriage was to:
-    Be completely open, transparent with my partner – make the relationship always safe
-    Show appreciation and warmth whenever possible
-    Be accepting of our differences – and accepting of the fact that we choose different paths in how we lead our daily lives
-    Be patient

What would it take for you to be the good friend mentioned in this quote?

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