Falling in love requires a PULSE; Staying in love requires a PLAN

Thought to ponder: Falling in love requires a pulse, but staying in love requires a plan. 

So, do you and your spouse have a plan?  We take time to plan everything else in our lives.  We plan vacations, weekend events, financial goals, etc., but do we plan love?  Do you and your spouse have a plan to “stay in love?”

Our vows are a good start.  It’s a great general structure, but now it’s time for action.  Here are a few points to iron out and discuss as you and your mate create your plan to stay in love.   

• Realize when that argument isn’t worth having

• Go the extra mile to be romantic.

• Show your appreciation

• Compromise

• Discuss finances

• Share dreams, goals and even fears with each other

• Be honest

• Confess your mistakes

• Say you’re sorry when you’re wrong

• Forgive

• Be patient

• Don’t threaten to leave

• Make a promise that divorce is not an option

• Fight fair

• Don’t hold grudges

• Know your spouse’s breaking point or hot buttons