A Home Is Just a House, Without Love [Spirituality & Religion]

These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life. There is nothing worse, than strife at home. Think how much better marriages would be, and the world a different place, if respect started in the home. I'm convinced that if husband and wife would practice respect for each other from the beginning, and carry that throughout the marriage, we would see far less divorces. You wouldn't yell at, or treat your best friend, like you sometimes do your spouse, so why would you yell at and mistreat the one you say you love, like this? Your spouse is supposed to be your best friend. When you yell at people, they can't hear what you're saying. All they hear is the hostility. Treat them like a human being, the way they deserve to be treated, instead of a dog, and you'll find they're all ears. Willing to listen. People are not hard hearing, unless they have physical problems. You'll get your message across a lot quicker and more effectively, if you'll calm down, instead of acting like a mad person. Love the other person enough to do that. The way you treat people reflects more on your character and maturity, than theirs.

If you're upset, take a walk and then come back, when both of you are not so hardheaded, nor hotheaded. Or, you can simply say, "Let's talk about this tomorrow, when we're not so emotional." I believe it would be best to resolve things that same day, however, and not go to bed angry. Suggest going out for coffee at a restaurant, and talking about it later. That way, you can both cool off, and your less likely to argue and get loud in a public place.

Whatever you do, remember the other person is your best friend, and treat them accordingly. Leave little love notes around the house to remind your spouse how special they are, and that you have not forgotten them. Let them know you are thinking of them each day. Tape little notes to the mirror, or leave one on the steering wheel of their car. This will keep your marriage fresh and exciting. Use your imagination. If you want to rekindle that flame, treat them as you did when you were dating them. You'll be shocked at how well this works. Don't forget that extra hug and kiss. It means all the world to that person who is lonely and just waiting for your attention. Set a date night, even if you are married. No need for the flame to die, just because you're married. You must keep it kindled! 😉 Doing something "just because" and without expectation means a lot, too.