Two Articles to Make You Feel Better

Two articles we read this morning can make you feel better about taking care of yourself and letting go of myths that can hurt your marriage. Barton Goldsmith says even 10 minutes of joy can make a big difference and Pepper Schwartz writes about ten "myths about relationship based issues and behaviors that some experts will tell you are abnormal ..."

We enjoyed reading Schwartz's list. Even though you have some long silences, let your mind wander during sex, feel annoyed by something your spouse does, and tell a lie now and then, you are normal.

We also enjoyed Barton Goldsmith's article on "10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less." Goldsmith writes that "a few minutes of joy here and there can make a big difference in what you get out of life." We especially like his suggestion to go to bed 10 minutes earlier and then just hold on to your spouse.

Two Articles to Make You Feel Better originally appeared on About.com Marriage on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 17:58:44.

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