I have this book...

My sister in law gave my husband and I a book 7 years ago when we got married. The title is "Lists to Live By for Every Married Couple" compiled by Alice Gray, Steve Stephens and John Van Diest. It is a neat book, not the kind you sit down and just read but it is fun to glance at now and then. The book is full of lists:

• Fun Activities for Couple Friends
• 12 times to say "I'm Sorry"
• Loving Little Things for Wives to Do
• Loving Little Things for Husbands to Do
• Trust Builders
• Four Promises of Forgiveness

The lists go on and on and I plan to share a few with you in upcoming posts. I do recommend this book to newly married couples and also couples who have been married for years and years, we can all learn to be a better spouse or have a better, healthier marriage.

The first list I want to share is 12 Actions for a Successful Marriage

1. Ask
2. Listen
3. Accept
4. Respect
5. Risk
6. Encourage
7. Adjust
8. Forgive
9. Give
10. Love
11. Laugh
12. Comfort