Hi ,

Last week I asked you this question:

How critical are you towards your spouse?

We talked about how criticism is never
helpful to a marriage.

We also discussed how that one of the
cures for criticism is showering your
spouse with encouragement.

Encouragement neutralizes criticism.

Well, here's the second question I
mentioned that I'd be asking this week:

What tone of voice do you usually use
when speaking to your spouse?

My wife says that tone of my voice is as
important to her as is a dozen roses.

If someone who didn't know you or your
wife listened to one of your conversations,
what would the tone of your voice tell them?

Would they say that you are kind and loving?

Cheerful and supportive?

Warm and caring?

Your marriage tip for this week is to
evaluate the tone of your voice.

Let the tone of your voice radiate warmth,
love and care when you speak to your spouse.

Use grace-filled words and a tone of voice that
says, "I love you."

Until next week this is Mike and Gayle
Tucker and we're mad about marriage!