Today is Valentine’s Day – it’s still not too late. There’s still time to do something special for that special person.
Love rules without rules.
Italian Proverb
Who says men are oblivious and have no powers of observation? OK – so a billboard is hard to miss. Observing that man’s demonstration of love reminds us all that today, no assumptions; no taking her for granted; no obliviousness; no subtleties are allowed. On Valentine’s Day, we must shout our love for our love from the top of the mountains! Of course, we hope our women do the same for the men in their lives:
You know “That Look” women get when they want sex? Me neither.
Steve Martin
Today may be a special day in my marriage, but our relationship over the years has taken constant care (and patience). Thankfully, my wife has patience:
Patience strengthens the
spirit,
sweetens the temper,
stifles anger,
extinguishes
envy,
subdues pride,
bridles the tongue,
restrains the hand,
and tramples upon temptation.
George Horne
It’s easier to be patient with the little things I suppose. But when times get tough, the most convenient person to argue with, vent to, and take our frustrations out on is often our partner, true? Life seems to move so fast; people seem to be so stressed; the media inundates us with so many sensationalized issues.
I don’t know; are meaningful, loving partnerships easier or harder to find these days? With everything racing at a break-neck pace, who’s responsible for maintaining a healthy, loving, long-lasting relationship? Well, here’s a view from Wyatt Webb:
You are 100 percent responsible for 50 percent of any relationship.
Carrying more than ½ the load you say? Yep – you and my wife, too.
Thankfully, my wife and I are still in love after all of these years. We will do something quiet this Valentine’s Day; we enjoy our quiet time together - always have. We’re blessed with sharing many common interests, so spending time together and “decompressing” from our fast-paced life is a nice retreat.
Like you, our conversations will span a variety of topics; children; friends; happy memories; love. Of course, when we’re together we will also synchronize our calendars; debate upcoming projects; disagree on priorities; discuss business; and almost always review our finances. Yuck! Necessary I suppose, but not very romantic.
Yet this Valentine’s Day I will be reminded:
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.
Mignon McLaughlin
So here’s to February 14th – Valentine’s Day. May you enjoy it with someone special in your life. If you’re lucky enough to be in love, may you cherish your quiet time together; sharing common interests; being patient with life’s challenges; relishing the restorative results of romance.
And if you’re with someone but you’re not yet sure if he or she is “the one”, don’t worry – trust your gut feeling:
Love is not finding someone you can live with; it’s finding someone you cannot live without.
Rafael Ortiz
Love rules without rules on Valentine’s Day – and every day.
GAP
When life gets tough we could get a helmet… or… we could leverage the peace and share the power of a positive perspective.
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