my birthday message for my dearest husband...

I thought life consisted of days, months and years.
but You taught me my life consisted of just moments and those are the moments that I spend with you.

I Thought air, food and water made me live.
But with you, i've learnt that love is what makes one survive. And I understood My Love for you makes me stay alive.

As the years go by, I stop and think about all the memories we've made, the good times we've shared and the love between us that keeps growing. You are not only my husband, but my best friend and my dear soul mate. You are a blessing from above - one that I do not take for granted. I thank you for all the things that you've done for me. Not only are you a wonderful husband, I believe you'll be a terrific father. I love you, Honey ... more than words, more than life. I'm forever grateful for your love and proud to be your wife.

Wish you a very happy birthday!!!

Love always,
Your wife, Socheata :-)

Secrets to a happy marriage...

Some people said "love is blind and marriage is an eye-opener" but why people are seen happier when they got married. It is becoz they knew what are the secret to a happy marriage! so try some below and see how many of them you have practice in your couples'life :)

- Never assume.
- Compliment more than you criticize.
- Always make time for the two of you.
- Marry someone that you enjoy listening and talking to.
- Remember that marriage is sometimes a bed of roses and sometimes there are thorns.
- Remember that the best gift that you can give your children is to love their mother/father.
- Be fair! Split the housework, spending money, etc evenly. This way you are never resentful of your partners contributions (or lack of) or expenditures.
- Remember that people do fight. It's how you do it that matters.
- Before starting an argument, consider if it's really worth it.
- Fight naked. ;)
- Agree to disagree.
- Never, ever mention the "D" word (divorce).
- Do you want to be right or do you want to be married?
- Respect each other's privacy.
- Remember that "love is like childhood. You need to learn to share."
- Marriage is not 50/50, it's two people giving 100/100 all of the time.
- Surprise each other now and then.
- Never pass up an opportunity to say "I love you".
- Hold hands.
- Hug & kiss every day (several times a day actually!).
- Always believe that you got better than you deserved.
- Be quick to say "I'm sorry".
- Choose the one you love, then love the one you choose.
- Love isn't always a feeling, it's a decision.
- Play nice, play often, love much.
- Never keep secrets from each other.
- Be each other's champion. No matter what, take your husband or wife's side first!
- Communication is the key!
- Always respect each other.
- Never underestimate the power of a good belly-laugh and don't be afraid to laugh at yourself.
- It's the little things that matter most.
- Never use the words 'Always' and 'Never' in a fight.
- It's ok to argue, but never use curse words to express your anger.
- Never compare your marriage to others. What you see on the outside is not always what it is on the inside.
- Don't make love in the same place/position everytime. Variety is the spice of life! [romanticstuck.com,2011]