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There's just something about a smile that makes people feel good. It makes you feel good and more desirable and more in the mood for your man. It's a warm fuzzy gift for both of you.
One time when my husband was out of town on business he was busy enough that he hadn't been able to call home much. Instead of leaving my phone in the living room like I usually do, I brought it to bed with me and put it on his pillow in the hopes he'd call, even if it was in the middle of the night. He did call and we talked and shared our days, laughing at the funny little things just like the days of our engagement.
At one point he paused and sighed. “It's nice to hear you laugh. I've missed it.”
I could hear his smile and his contentment, and I wondered how long it had been since I'd laughed like that with him. It was a sobering moment for me, one that I haven't forgotten. He may have been simply referring to the many days since we'd been together, but it made me stop and realize just how important smiling and laughing with my husband is.
A smile is a sweet way to say 'I love you.'
A smile is a simple start to a pleasant time together.
Laughter is a lovely start to a zesty interlude—no matter the time of day or night, and no matter your age.
We know these things, but all too often we get caught up in life. The frustrations and mundaneness of life have a way of hijacking smiles. It takes thought and effort to set those things of life aside, just like it takes a bit of effort to freshen ourselves up for when we're with our man—whether it's when he comes home from work or when we do. But it's worth the effort.
Putting a smile on our face, and more importantly, a smile in our eyes, is better than putting lipstick on lips that only frown.
A smile communicates love and acceptance to our husbands, and our happiness and contentment feed his happiness and contentment. But many times we forget to let him know that we truly are happy deep inside because we're so focused on those frustrations and the mundane responsibilities. Often those are the times when we forget to smile at our man, too.
So tell me, when was the last time you smiled at your husband? Really smiled, not just turned-up-the-corners-of-your-mouth-smiled.
9 Zesters spoke up:
Last night!
:)
This is such a WONDERFUL reminder. Such a key to a joy-filled marriage.
I'm a lurker by nature on here, but I have to say that this is so true! If there's one thing my hubby and I do together, it's laugh a lot. He genuinely makes me happy and smile! :)
So it works! We've had some of our most intimate, connecting moments wheh, after a good laugh, we just look at each other and say, "I love being with you and laughing with you . . . "
We're both such jokers, and sometimes, even in seious moments, we just burst out laughing at each other. You're right; smiling and laughing really does help.
Today while we were grocery shopping. He'd asked me what could he and the kids go get on another aisle while I was still in the produce section.
I told him, one small box of strawberry jello, 3 small boxes of instant vanilla pudding and cornbread mix.
He came back with a smile on his face and asked what I'd said, I repeated myself.
Again, he came back and asked what flavor pudding I asked for. I giggled and told him.
When I arrived where he and the kids were, I saw a large box of strawberry pudding so I picked it up and said that we needed a small one. My hubby grinned and said that I didn't tell him that so we played the "yes I did-no you didn't game" for a few rounds.
Finally, smiling, I reached up to kiss and said it's okay! Playfully, Anton told me not to kiss him 'cause that was like saying, "Bless your heart!" Ha Ha!
smooches,
Larie
I love the simple ideas!
I love this post. Through the years, my hubby and I have found that smiles and laughter are one of the keys to our marriage. My hubby always tells me he was drawn to me because I laughed and joked around with people, and one of the most endearing qualities I find about him is his ability to make me laugh, no matter how serious or horrible circumstances seem.
My husband generally has a serious disposition and often has a scowl when he is stressed or concentrating. I often will rub my fingers over his eyebrows to gently cause them to relax. But when he is relaxed and I can get him to laugh, he is super handsom so it makes it worth the challenge to make those gorgeous blue eyes twinkle. And apparently my daughter has vivd memories of hearing us giggle behind closed bedroom doors as she grew up.
Such an awesome article. Everyone at SUM needs to read this as well. Thank you for inspiring me today.
*smiling* Hugs. Lynn
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