Tuesday, January 02, 2007

AAA to the (Relationship) Rescue

To start the new year, I've asked my friend and brother, Hasani Pettiford, to grab the pen and share some wisdom around the subject, Relationships. Hasani is a respected author and speaker and I encourage you to visit his website, www.hasani.com, for more information. He writes...

Many of us have New Year’s Resolutions we seldom stick to. After about a month we slip back into a state of normalcy and wind up just where we started. But 2007 will be different.

This year I am dedicating my resolution to creating a 5-Star Marriage through AAA Service. Not the emergency roadside assistance most of you are used to, but the emergency bedside assistance that is required to maintain a phenomenal relationship. Each A in AAA stands for something different: Affection, Attention & Affirmation. All three A’s meet your spouse’s emotional needs.

Today’s focus is on Affection. Quite simply, affection is the expression of love. It symbolizes security, protection, comfort and approval. There are many ways to express affection: A simple hug, a greeting card, or an "I love you" note; a bouquet of flowers; holding hands; walks after dinner; back rubs; phone calls; and conversations with thoughtful and loving expressions. All can communicate affection.

Affection is the essential cement of a relationship. We can all use a little more affection in our relationship.

What unique ideas do you have that show expressions of affection?
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:26 PM

    Wonderful! I have been married for 3 years now and while it is the second time for the both of us...I am committed to squeezing everything I can out of it. If we are going to fail...it aint going to be due to lack of trying. (At least on my part.) Yes, there have been a few times when I thought it was going to end due to some serious needs not being address but we are resolved to working it all out. Anyway, I applaud you men for taking the lead on this one. I just want to sit back and read....it ought to be good!

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  2. Anonymous12:46 PM

    When we talk about affection, we must keep in mind the needs and wants of our spouses. Often, when my wife is trying to give me affection, she gives me what I think SHE WANTS--not what I want.

    Husbands need to remember the same thing. Think about what she wants, not what you want.

    I never really want to go shopping with my wife, but if that is what communicates affection to her, then that's what I gotta do.

    In just a few years of being married, I'm learning that you have to do a lot of things you don't want to do to make the marriage work.

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