Today, Joyce (the 80-something year old woman we're living with) informed me that Larry (her 70-something year old husband) has never complimented her cooking. This made me sad. I didn't know if I was going to post anything today because nothing had come up.... but here it is.
I'm going to talk a lot about these people because they really are beginning to leave an impression. Married for 50 years and not once has he complimented her cooking? This is something she takes pride in and loves to do, or used to, and now she doesn't care to try. This is something we can all learn from.
Kind words between spouses are so important because it lets our loved one know they are appreciated and respected. We all have something we're proud of and there's nobody who's support and compliments are more important than those of our spouse. Marriage is a tiny little support group that has a huge effect and we ought to make an effort to, once again, be aware of each others' feelings.
How sad for her,to be married all those years and not a compliment .He needs talking to,and needs to appreciate this good woman.
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