10 THINGS

Today is our 29th wedding anniversary.  I’ve been thinking about how we got this far and put together this list of 10 things all this time has taught me.  Some I learned earlier than others, and some (number 7) I’ve done better following than others.  I hope these may help you on your journey.

10.  Be true to your beliefs: A raised toilet seat is a sign of being considerate and good hygiene.

9.  Be understanding: Your wife’s response to number 10 will never be good.

8.  Be thoughtful: Let’s be real, it’s 2019 and you don’t have to be asked to do housework.  So why does it make your wife so happy when you do it without being asked?  Think about it.

7.  Be mindful of your vows: If your wife chews you out on your first anniversary because you bought flowers you couldn’t really afford – you could make a solemn vow to never buy flowers again.  However, the only positive thing about this vow will be to prove you haven’t lost your memory – yet.

6.  Be generous: The money you save on flowers in number 7 is a small fraction of what you will spend on jewelry and trips to make up for it.

5.  Be thankful:   Why does she stay with you?  Figure it out!  A wise friend once noted: “you’re not young and you’re not rich.”

4.  Be attentive: The time to compliment your wife is when she doesn’t ask how she looks, and then every other time just for practice.

3.  Be patient: Football can be complicated.  If you have to keep explaining the rules maybe it’s because your wife actually wants to spend time with you.

2.  Be Bold: If your wife points out her dream house – do not ask, do not think – when it goes up for sale you buy it as fast as you can.

1.  Be loving always: Unconditional love means it’s not about you!