26 Ways To Keep The Music Playing

I came across this article by Lucy Torres-Gomez in the Philippine Star, and I really found it be a good, one, citing ways on how to keep the love, respect, and understanding between husband and wife (or any other couple). There's nothing new to what was written, but it gives us a compact list of reminders that we often forget because of our busy lives, and even possible our quest for self reliance or individuality (or whatever you call it). The article is entitled: 25 Ways to Keep the Music Playing, but I know this is just a typo, since there really are 26. Hehehe.

1. Dream together.
2. Make your home a happy home.
3. Keep yourself attractive. And interesting! (best weight loss pills an option perhaps? hahahaha)
4. Smell good. Always.
5. Never take each other for granted.
6. Be gentle, especially with criticism.
7. Do not have a Plan B (marriage is for keeps!).
8. Argue. Discuss. Fight. (though I would add to do these not to fight each other but to fight for your marriage).
9. Cuddle in bed at night.
10. Don't lose yourself in the other person.
11. Eat together.
12. Pray over your man (or woman, may I add!) while he (she) is sleeping.
13. Do not make marriage a license for him to always see you at your worst.
    
14. Love is an everyday commitment.
15. Feel free to admire others openly.
16. Get used to being affectionate.
17. Remember that your man does not have a crystal ball (Women don't too, you know!).
18. Listen to great old love songs.
19. Make time for what you choose to have in your life.
20. Fan an interest in what your man does. I think this is applicable vice versa too.
21. Spirituality is important.
22. For those with children: do not be a great parent at the expense of being a great spouse.
23. Have loving conversations always.
24. Be affectionate, encouraging, and warm.
25. Do not be too breathless with life.
26. Do not sweat the small stuff.