If you know a man and a woman who just married or who plan to soon, pass along this advice from Mary T. Carty from her book “PMAT: The Perfect Marriage Aptitude Test.” It’s the kind of thing every married couple — new, or even not so new — might tape to the bathroom mirror to read every day.
- No two people are exactly alike.
- No two people think exactly alike.
- You cannot read your partner’s mind.
- Your partner cannot read your mind.
- We are human and make mistakes.
- It is impossible to change other people.
- It is possible to change your actions and attitudes.
- Treat the other person the same way you would like to be treated.
- People have different opinions, likes, dislikes, and beliefs.
- It is a human quality to have and show emotions.
- It is a human quality for your partner to have and to show emotions.
- It takes courage to accept differences.
- It takes courage to forgive.
- Patience is a virtue.
- No one is perfect.
- Love conquers fear.
July 19, 2011
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