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July
Is Your Freezer Full?
When Ashton had been incubating for about seven or
eight months in my wife's belly, we bought an
upright freezer. I thought it might be a good idea
to make some dinners in advance since we had no
idea how busy and tired we might be when our son
arrived.
Athena and I purchased a pack of aluminum pans.
I made twelve large pans of enchiladas and put them
in our freezer. It's one of the smartest things I
have ever done. When Ashton was born and we wanted
a *home-cooked* meal we took a pan out of the
freezer and after 35 minutes in the oven, we had a
tasty dish of enchiladas or some other pre-made
meal ready to devour. Our birth/recovery period
wasn't nearly as difficult as what most couples
describe.
How much *reserves* do you have in your
relationship? Are you stocked up and prepared for
the more difficult times ahead?
While all marriages face stressful situations,
blissful relationships don't really have the same
lows as your average partnership. Do you know why?
Couples in blissful relationships have their freeze
stocked for emergencies. I'm not talking enchiladas
here.
If you come upon a difficult period in your
relationship and you don't have adequate *reserves*
you can end up starving. Hungry couples are edgy,
irritable and are prone to arguments. If you don't
want your relationship to starve in the future,
start beefing up your reserves.
Here are some great ways to stock up your
relationship freezer.
- Attend an organized marriage retreat every
year or two
- Schedule regular time away just for the two
of you
- Read books/magazines/ezines on marriage
enrichment and discuss the concepts with your
partner
- Have a weekly date night
- Find a way to grow spiritually together
Couples who have their reservoirs filled great
memories, lots of shared positive experiences,
wisdom gained from publications and friends, and
constant interaction are able to weather almost any
drought that their marriage might face.
So, how full is YOUR freezer? Something to think
about...
©2009, Michael Webb
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Michael Webb is
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having appeared on over 400 radio and television
shows. He and his wife have been blissfully married
for over 10 years. He is the best-selling author of
The
RoMANtic's Guide: Hundreds of creative tips
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