Spouse

I see my spouse as a gift from God and treat them accordingly

I choose to focus on what is good in my spouse rather than cataloguing their faults

I hold my preferences loosely and consider my spouse's needs as equally important as my own

I say encouraging words to my spouse today — specific ones, not generic ones

I put my phone down and give my spouse my full attention when they are talking

I look for one practical way to serve my spouse this week without being asked

Even when I feel hurt, I choose to believe my spouse is not my enemy

I hold onto the commitment I made rather than entertaining thoughts of escape

I accept that change in our marriage begins with me, not with waiting for them to go first

I say "I was wrong" without immediately adding "but you..."

I seek counsel — from a pastor, mentor, or counselor — rather than letting things fester

I pray for my spouse by name, for their good, even when I don't feel like it