Dear Tazi:
My husband and I are faithful readers of your column, and
hope that you will continue to write it for many years to come! We enjoy reading aloud to each other over
breakfast (we have iPads) and take turns trying to guess what you will say –
and if you will pull out your famous Paw Slap of Disgust! Hubby and I especially love your
relationships columns – the Elf on the Shelf on the Toilet letter is a
particular favorite of ours – and we decided to write a list of rules for a happy
marriage. We are hoping that you will
print them for us!
Ed and Eleanor’s 10 Rules for a Happy, Lasting Marriage
1.
Occasionally, it is okay to go to bed
angry. A good night’s sleep can make for
a different perspective on things.
2.
Never take your spouse for granted. Tell them that you love them. Hold
hands. Hug. Sit next to each other when watching TV, and
not across the room. Compliment a dinner well made or a repair well done. Make
them feel loved and appreciated.
3.
Keep both joint and separate money
accounts. Bill paying and savings
accounts should always be joint; mad money accounts should be separate.
4.
Know the difference between privacy and
secrets. Privacy is wanting the bathroom
door closed while you are using it; secrecy is taking the telephone in there
with you. Respect each other’s privacy,
but don’t keep secrets from each other.
5.
Work hard enough to make a living but no so much
you can’t make time for a life. A big
house in the “right” neighborhood is nice, but not if paying for it leaves no
time for each other and no money for a vacation.
6.
Don’t let the little things annoy you. Raised toilet seats and un-starched collars are not the end of the world. When your spouse is gone, you will
surely miss these things, so don’t yell at them over it now.
7.
Treat your spouse like an adult, not like one of
your children; act like an adult, and not like one of your children.
8.
Put the needs of your marriage first at all
times. The kids may want a Disney
vacation, but the marriage may need a week away sans children. Plan accordingly.
9.
Change the toilet paper roll when it is
low/empty. It is the little things we do
that can make a big difference to the next person who comes along.
10.
Don’t over-communicate. Sharing the highlights of your day makes it
easier for your spouse to enjoy hearing about your day.
Sincerely,
Ed and Eleanor
Dear Ed and Eleanor:
What wonderful tips for happiness and harmony! I am printing your tips and am grateful for them because MY MOMMIE IS GETTING MARRIED! Whew! I have been dying to announce that!
I think this article should be printed out and taped to the refrigerator of every married couple in the world! I especially love Tip #10; many of the letters I receive must be edited for length and content (too much of each!).
I think this article should be printed out and taped to the refrigerator of every married couple in the world! I especially love Tip #10; many of the letters I receive must be edited for length and content (too much of each!).
Readers, what are your favorite tips? Do you have any to add?
Snuggles,
TaziAsk Tazi! is ghostwritten by a human with a Bachelors of Arts in Communications. Tazi-Kat is not really a talking feline.
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