The Happiness Project's 12th commandment is "There is Only Love." This topic is what I've decided to work on in March. Gretchin points out the research that shows happiness is marriage dramatically drops after the first child arrives. Children and teenagers put so much pressure on marriages. Although Harold and I haven't had children together, lately our children have required a lot of energy.
Chapter Topics:
Quit nagging
Don't expect praise or appreciation
Fight right
No dumping
Give proofs of love
Harold and I never fight. Obviously, I'll should work on my nagging. The topic that did catch my attention was "Give proofs of love." When I read the quote by Pierre Reverdy: "There is no love; there are only proofs of love" I appreciated Gretchin's comments "Whatever I might feel in my heart, others will see only in my actions."
It may sound corny, but there is nothing Harold and I can't tackle together. 9 children - no problem! I don't ever want to take for granted that Harold knows how much I love him. I'm going to work harder to give proofs of my love. So it's time to stop typing and take my sweetie some coffee!
Queen Mother
