Tip #6: Celebrate Together

As a couple, there are seasons of life that can get very busy. We have to deal with finances, communication, homes, jobs, kids, and plenty of other stuff. As a result, it is easy to focus on all the ‘needs’ of life. The people or things that need attention, the chores that need to be done, the bills that need to be paid, and on and on. The business can consume our lives by constantly ending up at the front of the line for our time and attention. However, I think it is important that we regularly find things to celebrate, even in the business of life.  

In other words, don’t wait for an anniversary to celebrate being married.  Don’t wait for a birthday to celebrate a life. Don’t wait for a holiday to make special family memories. Look for things to get excited about as a couple, then celebrate them. It doesn't have to be a major event. You got a raise at work, celebrate. You made it through a busy season. Celebrate. It can even be less obvious things...you caught a mouse that has been tormenting you, celebrate (personal experience). You finally figured out how to make the perfect cup of coffee and celebrate. My point is, it doesn’t have to be what most would consider ‘monumental’ to be a cause for a celebration. Good things come from taking time as a couple to not only notice but focus on, the good stuff in life-big or small.  

Prayer: God, we love you! I pray that you would help us to not only notice, but focus on the good things in our married life together. Amen!