The magic words for a great relationship are:
“I love you just the way you are”
It reminds me of a story I read somewhere many years ago.
A wife was taking some kind of self-improvement class with other women.
The teacher gave each woman an assignment to bring home.
They were to ask their partners an honest question: Could you tell me 5 things that you would like me to improve?
One of the husbands thought about it for a couple of days and when it was time to give the answer to his wife,
He said: “I couldn’t find a single thing that I’d like you to improve, I love you just the way you are”
These were the magic words…
And these came with the magic words too.
This was a smart move from the husband. If the wife had anything to improve, I’m almost sure she was already aware of it.
I suspect that after a gesture like this one from her husband, she even made a little extra effort.
What do you think?
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36525 days to live 
February 1, 2011 at 6:40 pm
What a great story, inspiring in this pre-Valentine’s Day season; where we should focus on the right thing!
February 1, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Thank you Joanne for your appreciation.
February 1, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Words are very important! The husband was probably very wise and much in love… or he had something to be forgiven for! Nevertheless, I’m voting for the first two probabilities.
Coming back to the power of words and the importance of well choosing them, a book was recommanded to me, and even though I haven’t read it yet, here’s the title and author: «Le plein pouvoir des mots» (Maîtriser le langage d’influence) by Shelle Rose Charvet, traduction de «Words that change minds».
Being aware of the meaning and vibrations of words we speak is quite an hability… time to practice being aware, being carefull and really acknowledging the extent of what we say… this is a true challenge! Good luck! 😉
February 2, 2011 at 8:56 am
Thank you for your comment and for the book reference.