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<font face="Bookman Old Style" size="6" color="#FF0066">7 Secrets To A Sexy
Marriage</font></b> - <i>Sari Harrar And Rita Demaria</i></td>
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<b><font size="5" color="#808080">The Love You Want</font></b></p>
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<b><font color="#3333FF">3. Remember-Nobody’s Perfect:</font> </b>It’s
tempting to blame your spouse when you feel angry, disappointed, bored ,
betrayed or stressed out about your marriage. Then it’s a short hop to
seeing your mate as the one who must change for the marriage to improve.</p>
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That’s a cop-out. Trying to improve your spouse puts him or her on the
defensive and casts you in a dreary role. The result? Nobody changes. Nobody
takes responsibility. Everyone is unhappy. And making your spouse the bad
guy means ignoring the 90 percent of him or her that’s good.</p>
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The true fix: Change yourself. When you address your own flaws and seek
the best in your spouse, magic happens. Optimism increases. Your spouse
feels better because he or she appreciated, not chastised. And you both feel
motivated to change in ways that lead to even more joy.</p>
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One tip to help get you thinking this way: Adopt the Japanese philosophy
of imperfection, wabi sabi (“wah-bee sah-bee”), which applies well to real
life love. Next time your guy or gal does something annoying, take a breath,
mutter “Wabi Sabi” and remind yourself that his or her intentions are good,
even if the execution isn’t. At the same time, don’t ignore what’s good in
your spouse. Each day this month, pick something, big or small, that you
like about him or her. Then name it. For example: “My wife is thoughtful” or
“My husband makes me laugh”. Then think of a specific act that backs it up:
“She cleared my writing table last week”. “If I’m feeling blue, he’ll joke
me out of it”.</p>
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Finally, honor your own imperfections. Sometimes we blame ourselves for
all that’s off kilter in our marriage. Too much guilt can paralyze. So,
think of qualities you value, tell yourself you have them and think up
real-world examples. “I am loving and kind---I gave my spouse the last
biscuit yesterday”.</p>
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<u><font color="#008080"><b>7 Stages Of Marriage</b></font></u></p>
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Every marriage I unique, but most follow a similar path that flows through
seven distinct stages. Understanding the work required at each can give you
a road map for handling rough times, and help you and your spouse focus on
how to be happy, secure and satisfied.</p>
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<u>Stage 1:</u> Passion: The honeymoon phase, when romance and intense
attraction lead to commitment.</p>
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<u>Stage 2:</u> Realization: Disappointment and conflict mark this
unavoidable period. The challenge? Laying the groundwork for a long future
together.</p>
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<u>Stage 3:</u> Rebellion: Self-interest versus shared interests. Knowing
the difference between a destructive desire to flee and a healthy need to be
your true self is this stage’s key test.</p>
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<u>Stage 4:</u> Cooperation: In time, marriage means managing money,
building careers, raising kids. Going from lover to partner to parent can
get rocky.</p>
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<u>Stage 5:</u> Reunion: Once the kids are grown, then what? For happy
couples it’s time to enjoy each other again. But the ideal can be hard to
achieve. Passion’s embers need stoking; expectations need refiguring.</p>
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<u>Stage 6:</u> Explosion: Job loss, major health woes, a parent’s illness
or death-at midlife, such events can come in waves. Will your marriage be a
source of solace or sorely tried by new roles, limitation and fears?</p>
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<u>Stage 7:</u> Completion: Martial bliss often soars after decades together
because “knowing” each other now has a deeper meaning --- and a bigger
payoff.</p>
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<font color="#0000FF"><b>4. Add Some Zing:</b></font> The classic advice
experts give to singles seeking a perfect match: Be “the one” to attract
“the one”. Same goes in marriage. The happier you feel, the happier your
marriage will be, and the easier it will be to manage conflicts. If 15
minutes of morning yoga, a switch to veg, or a new hobby gives you a relaxed
zing, the good feelings can’t help but lead to happier, richer moments
together.</p>
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Meanwhile, admin it: You used to fuss over your hair and obsess over the
sexiest item to wear to bed. Now, it’s stained sweatshirts and an old
T-shirt. Time to spruce up your look. Comb that mane, brush those teeth and
throw on a new robe. Feeling good about the way you look makes your eyes
sparkle. You’re more likely to make eye contact. That sends a spark to your
spouse. You know what to do next!</td>
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