Marriage Rules (11x14 Matted Print)

1. Thou shalt always remember that thy marriage is a partnership between thee and thy spouse and the Lord. For in knowing this, Thou wilt have the strength, courage, and determination to conquer all challenges that may come into thy marriage.

2. Thou shalt cleave unto thy spouse and let not thine eyes wander, nor do anything like unto it. For it is through fidelity and commitment that thou shalt find confidence and trust.

3. Thou shalt not be selfish with thy time, nor with thy money, nor with anything else that is thine. For in doing this thou shalt avoid resentment and find harmony.

4. Thou shalt remember that thy parents are good, but need to Give thee space in thy marriage. For it is through relying upon each other that communication and unity is formed.

5. Thou shalt always remember to call thy spouse sweetheart, honey, or whatever else that makes them happy and to remember the little things. For it through little acts of kindness that thou shalt find love and tenderness.

6. Thou shalt remember to always use kind words and cease to find fault with thy spouse. For in doing this thou shalt find peace.

7. Thou shalt enjoy each others company and remember to date often. For it is in spending time together that one truly gets to know their spouse and find intimacy.

8. Thou shalt add thy words “I’m Sorry” to thy vocabulary and use them often. For in doing this thou shalt melt down the barriers of anger and resentment and find mutual forgiveness.

9. Thou shalt recognize and acknowledge the desires, efforts and accomplishments of thy spouse. For in this thou shalt find appreciation and gratitude for one another.

10. Thou shalt live within thy means and learn the difference between wants and needs. For in doing this thou shalt avoid needless stress and find contentment.