Steal Away

Every blue moon, my wife and I have to steal away from everything and be together. I'm not speaking of being in the same place. I'm not even speaking of the nightly or weekly mandatory sex. I'm talking about a time for us to refresh each other emotionally, physically and sexually.

Unfortunately, we live in a sex-crazed society. There are half-naked women on nearly every television station, billboard or street corner you see. And men, unfortunately, are sometimes sight driven creatures. It takes a strong love for God and devotion to wife to stay clean of the mess that is everywhere you step. When our love tanks are empty, the trial multiplies in strength. However, we cannot blame it all on our wives.

Men, we have to express ourselves. I'm always patient with my wife, but I'm also honest. I tell her when I need her to minister to me in the way only she can. I tell her when I need to be held and loved and complimented and built up. And, I trust that she loves me enough to make a sacrifice to keep our home fires burning strong. This is what I mean by stealing away.

When was the last time you took your wife and ran off with her for a few hours or a few days? There's some things you just can't replenish in the hours after work when children and friends are around, or right before bed when everyone is exhausted. Some people call it a vacation, but we call it stealing away. You should make an appointment for intimacy with your spouse today and steal away for a little while.

Simple Request

Today, I have a simple request. While at work, call your wife just to tell her you love her. Tell her that you're thinking about her. Tell her you appreciate her. Tell her that you're a blessed man to have her. Then, make an appointment to do that at least once a week. She needs to hear it and you need to learn to say it. I won't even get into the benefits. In fact, after you've done it, if you're so inclined, come back and leave us a comment about the benefits of appreciating the wife you have.

Understanding Moods

Sometimes in marriage, we tend to take things personal that are anything but. Couples need to learn how to understand moods. Moods are not always caused by outside stimuli. Even when they are, that stimuli is not normally marriage related.

There are three things couples should make a regular part of their relationship:

1~ Always give the other party room to breathe and unwind before confronting them with home issues if at all possible

2~ Never become offended or paranoid when your mate does not want to talk

3~ Learn what relaxes your spouse and try to give them that several times a week