You do all of this work and then realize that it's the little things not the big things that make a wedding beautiful. I spent a lot of time on the details. Many people kept asking me why I did that. Why did I spend hours working on signs and little personal details about Johann and myself and scatter them throughout the wedding day.
Here is the reason:
It's the little things that matter in the end. Yes, the big things are always impressive, but it's the little things that leave an impression.
So many times, I've had people who have attended my wedding come up to me and mention how the little things made my wedding beautiful. I never once heard about the drapery on the ceiling, or the fact that I had chair covers and purple table clothes.
Putting this concept into my marriage has been an interesting experience.
At first, I thought I needed to give my man a lot of physical attention (I do...and love it!), cook at least one meal for him every day (Also something that I love doing!), and spend every moment when we aren't at work together (This, not so much a good thing all the time).
Even though the big things are nice, it's the little things that really make a marriage and friendship work.
I have learned to place little notes into my husband's lunch box, greet my husband at the door when he comes home from work, and/or leave my teddy bear behind scented with my perfume when I have to go on a trip.
It's these little things and more that bring romance and nimbleness to a relationship.
I can see the results in how my husband treats me and cares for me, but most importantly, it lets him know that he is loved and cared for beyond the necessities of living.
What have you done to encourage your husband?
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