In Marriage, Take the Time to Give Each Other More

Take the time to be gentle;
remember that words harshly spoken
trouble the spirit.
Take the time to talk to each other;
the secret to all understanding
is in open communication.
Don't be afraid to say
what's on your mind,
and listen wisely.
Take the time to remember
that you chose one another
to learn and to grow with;
you each have something valuable
to offer.
Be a good teacher and a good student.
Take the time to be alone,
so that you can gather your innermost thoughts
and share them with each other
when you're together.
Take the time to be thankful.
You have chosen your path together;
take the time to make it the way you want it.
If change is needed,
do it gracefully.
Take the time to be loving;
it is the one thing everyone needs.
Always, in marriage,
take the time to give each other more.

By: Gayle Saunders