Okay, here's what W and I came up with for our Vision Statement for our Marriage:
1. We talk about our hopes and dreams for the future. 2. We are patient with each other when we are speaking and if it is not clear what the other one is trying to say, we ask for clarification calmly without jumping to conclusions. 3. We laugh together 4. We listen attentively to each other when recounting events 5. We share our innermost thoughts 6. We discuss relationship issues as they come up so they don’t have time to fester 7. We share many inside jokes 8. We don’t use condescending tones with each other when speaking 9. We take delight in making each other happy 10. We kiss and hug each other and say “I Love You” daily 11. We give each other gifts on special occasions 12. We never resort to name-calling 13. We give each other gifts “Just Because” 14. We do something fun together at least once a week (board games, walks, etc.) 15. We are completely honest and up-front with each other when issues come up even if we feel the other person is not going to like what we have to say 16. We go on a date at least once a month 17. We sing together 18. We have at least one hobby we do together 19. We enjoy each other’s company 20. We respect each other 21. We seek friendships with other couples 22. We take fun trips together without the kids 23. We each allow ourselves to be influenced by the other 24. We talk on the phone during the work day to keep in touch 25. We make time for each other
