I did a search for information about my Great-Uncle. He was a writer.

I wanted to share this.

The Art of Marriage

Wilferd A. Peterson

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.

A good marriage must be created.
In marriage the little things are the big things...

It is never being too old to hold hands.

It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.

It is never going to sleep angry.

It is at no time taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through all the years.

It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.

It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.

It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude
of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.

It is speaking words of appreciation
and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.

It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience,
understanding and a sense of humour.

It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.

It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow.

It is finding room for the things of the spirit.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.

It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal,
dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.

It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.

It is discovering what marriage can be, at its best.

I'm saving this one. Too many people stop working at it after they're married. Marriage is work, with a very nice reward.

Thanks Winx

sounds like he's a smart man when it comes to marriage.

but can he flip pancakes?

You're welcome, Tngxl.

Yes, marriage is work with a very nice reward. Nicely put.

I don't know about the pancakes. But..now I want some.

I'm making egg sandwiches. You're both invited.

Your uncle was a very smart man, honey!!!!

I will be printing this out and posting it on the fridge....

Cool. I like spicy cheese on these eggs, btw.

great post

his idealism is right on the money...

keep it simple, I like that

Wow, Winx!! That was great!! Is he published and does he have a lot of other works?

wow, nice one

I'm printing it too.

Thanks, ((HeartSoul)).

He's deceased now. Yes, he's published. He wrote books then calendars and then Hallmark cards.

Thank you, HockeyChick.

So simple......yet some unobtainable at times.....It takes both people to try!!

Thank Winx...going to save this one as well.

I guess I should have read that book before getting married.good stuff.

Thanks Winx! That's a keeper!