How bad do you want a great marriage?
How great is your marriage?
Are you enjoying life together? Are you really better together?
Or you might be fighting more than loving.
"Love is a verb requiring a decision to put the action in motion to unconditionally serve another soul." ~ Kristianne Wargo
The K.I.S.S. ~ Till the soil!
Here are three essential steps to cultivate and grow love in your marriage:
1. What Needs to Go?
Let go of expectations and embrace acceptance. Unrealistic expectations can often become the bane of relationships. As Dr. Wayne Dyer once said, "Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be." By shedding expectations and accepting your partner for who they are, you can pave the way for mutual understanding and appreciation.
"Love flourishes in the soil of acceptance." ~ Kristianne Wargo
2. What Needs to Stay?
Cultivate open and honest communication. Communication is the lifeline of any successful marriage. It is imperative to create a safe space for both partners to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns openly. Relationship expert John Gottman says, "In an emotionally connected relationship, your vulnerability is rewarded with care, affection, and acceptance."
"True love listens before it speaks." ~ Kristianne Wargo
3. What Needs to Grow?
Nurture shared experiences and prioritize quality time together. Building a reservoir of memorable moments strengthens the bond between partners. Whether it's a romantic dinner date or a weekend getaway, investing in your relationship sets the foundation for a love that blossoms over time.
In the words of author Mignon McLaughlin, "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."
As you embark on this journey to grow your love this season, remember that progress takes time and dedication. By tending to the roots of your relationship and cultivating a nurturing environment, your love will undoubtedly flourish into something more profound and enduring.
Now, take a moment and sow the seeds of love in your marriage, for as Kristianne Wargo reminds us, "Love is a garden that requires constant care and attention."
**The More Love Grows**
In the season of Spring, where raindrops fall,
And winds of change whisper their sweet call,
Love blossoms like buds on a flowering tree,
In the heart of you and me.
Nurtured by the gentle touch of care,
Love flourishes beyond compare,
Like petals dancing in the breeze,
Entwined in a bond that never sees.
Through storms we weather, hand in hand,
Love grows deeper, rooted in the land,
Of trust and understanding, ever true,
In the garden of us, love anew.
So let the rain of challenges pour,
For in love's garden, we seek more,
A layer of beauty to grace our souls,
As the seasons change and love unfolds.
For in the garden where love is sown,
It's in the nurturing that it's known,
The more we tend, the more we see,
Love's endless growth, eternally free.
So let us tend to this love we share,
With hearts open and souls laid bare,
For in the cycle of life that ebbs and flows,
We find the beauty in how love grows.
