GIFTS FOR YOUR SPOUSE

1. The gift of sharing
Talking about my hopes and fears and all that is in my heart

2. The gift of friendship
Being the best friend I can be

3. The gift of time
Encouraging you to spend time doing what you enjoy most

4. The gift of commitment
Standing beside you through thick and thin, sickness and health, good times and bad

5. The gift of attention
Listening to what you say and taking it seriously

6. The gift of respect
Treating you with courtesy in both word and deed


7. The gift of humility
Admitting that I am not always right and being willing to change where needed

8. The gift of encouragement
Looking for opportunities to compliment you and build you up

9. The gift of care
Doing my best to know and meet your emotional needs

10. The gift of forgiveness
Forgiving you, getting over it, and not bringing it up again

11. The gift of generosity
Showing you my love by giving time, words, tangible things, and memories

12. The gift of honesty
Being totally open and honest and not keeping secrets

13. The gift of laughter
Playing and having fun together

14. The gift of dreams
Planning the future together with the commitment that we will spend the rest of our days side by side

(Dr. Steve Stephens)