When Reader’s Digest ran a story about secrets to a happy marriage, one couple who had been married for 27 years wrote in to say,

“Mind your manners. Too often we show more respect to strangers than to those we love.” They are absolutely right.

If we aren’t careful, our love for our spouse can become conditional. We can even start to feel entitled to their love.

Any time feelings of entitlement encroach upon a marriage, resentment and hostility are not far behind.

So give your love freely and be thankful for your spouse’s love in return. Above all, remember to be kind. You are on this journey together;

you can purposefully choose to live it well. I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the Winner’s Minute.