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Archive for April 24, 2011
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In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage.
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Love, Honor, and Thank
If you’ve ever lived with anyone else –from a spouse to a college roommate –you’ve probably had conflicts over doing the dishes, the laundry, and countless other household chores. But researchers Jess Alberts and Angela Trethewey have found that a successful relationship doesn’t just depend on how partners divide their household chores; it also depends on how they each express gratitude for the work the other one puts in. In this article, they explain how understanding the “economy of gratitude” can help us appreciate the subtle, everyday gifts we receive from our partner — and make our home a happy one. { read more }
Be The Change
Tell your partner or roommate how much you appreciate a chore they’ve done around the house. |
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| Apr 23, 2011 |
| People never forget that helping hand especially when times are tough. — Catherine Pulsifer |
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 “I was at McDonalds the other day and I was trying to decide what snack would tide me over until I rode the bus home. I noticed a young lady looking at the menu but she just got a small soda. I decided to help and got two breakfast burritos for $1 each and two apple pies which are two for $1.
I shared a burrito and a pie with her and she was so happy that you would have thought it was the best meal of all time. I was happy too because I was able to share a meal with someone. I told her I never like to eat alone and was happy for the company.
Who knows, maybe I will see her there again some day. I found out she had lost her job and didn’t have much money for food. I suggested that she go to my church and they would help her with some groceries. So I knew she will have something else to eat later on that day too. It’s a blessing to help someone in need.” — bookworm58″
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