When you first met your spouse, I’ll bet that you had a lot of fun together.  You probably went to dinner, movies, concerts, sporting events, amusement parks, etc.  You talked and laughed.  But then you got married and your focus shifted.  Instead of spending the bulk of your time and money nurturing your relationship, your priorities may have shifted to career, home, kids, bills, chores, etc.  If you don’t intentionally make time for fun and laughter, your life will become an endless list of obligations and your marriage will suffer.

Everyone’s idea of fun is different, so just think about what you did when you first met; or simply pay attention to what your spouse enjoys.  Do some of those things on a regular basis.  Yes, it’s going to cost you money and time, but it’s one of the most important investments in your life.  Also, investing in your marriage will cost less money than a divorce and less time than you would invest starting a new relationship.  Intentionally seek ways to laugh and have fun, then enjoy reaping the rewards of a happy marriage.   

Proverbs 17 – ²² A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.  (NKJV)  Read Proverbs 17

QUESTION:  What are you doing to foster fun in your marriage?  Use the comment form below to share your thoughts.

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage

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