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Love Task #16
"A Helping Hand"
If either of you have ever complained or wished you could get a little more help from your partner with something, this task is for you.
It's not just about helping out…
Sharing responsibility is more than just helping out. It also shows your partner that you see a problem and that you are willing to help solve it. In addition, you are letting your partner know that you tackle things as a team. Attention and communication go a LONG way to facilitating compromise, respect and stability in a relationship. Lending a helping hand when needed is an easy way to accomplish this.
Task Assignments:
- Take notice of everything your partner does for a few days.
- Discover an area where some extra help would really be appreciated.
- Without letting your partner know your plans, either do the task or help them out with doing it.
- If you can do the task without their knowledge, leave a little card or note saying that you just wanted to show your appreciation for all they do and that their efforts do not go unnoticed.
- Try to do this once a week. It can be something fun for your partner to look forward to if you switch what task you do each time.
Adding the Romance:
If you can do a task as a surprise for your partner, make it a game by including a love note or a love coupon for them to find. Leave the note where they would normally go to complete the task. For example, if you're doing the dishes, leave the note in the dishwasher. If you take out the trash, leave a note in the box of trash bags. If you are watching the kids to give your partner some spare study time, leave it in their book.
If you are doing the task as a shared responsibility, make sure to let them know verbally how much you appreciate what they do. Make time to sneak in a few kisses and hugs. Really make an effort to treat the time together as something you chose to do instead of a chore.
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