The Smallest Words That Make the Biggest Difference
A couple once told me they were tired of the big gestures that came only after big fights — the flowers, the dinner dates, the apologies. What they really longed for was something smaller, something everyday.
Marriage doesn’t usually break from lack of grand gestures. It breaks from lack of daily kindness.
Here are three small phrases that can breathe life back into a weary marriage:
“Thank you.” Gratitude softens the heart. It says, I see what you do, and it matters.
“I’m sorry.” Not the rushed, defensive kind, but the sincere kind that takes ownership.
“I’m proud of you.” This one is overlooked the most. Everyone longs to be celebrated by the person they love most.
Try weaving these words into your daily rhythm. You may be surprised how quickly the atmosphere in your home shifts.
Because in marriage, it’s not the grand speeches that sustain love, but the gentle words spoken again and again.
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