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Weave the Fabric of Your Marriage, One Thread at a Time

May 9, 201317 Comments

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Thanks to Tyson Cooper, author of Uplifting Love, for sharing this quote from Simone Signoret in his article Hundreds of Tiny Threads.  I had never heard the quote before, but was immediately struck by the implications of those words.

It’s true, isn’t it? Although the big events of our married lives create wonderful and exciting memories, it’s the small, everyday, seemingly mundane things that knit us together. The glances, the touches, the smiles, the funny stories, the private jokes, the acts of service – these are the threads that weave the fabric of our marriages.

Unfortunately, small acts can also destroy the fabric of a marriage. The resentments, the silences, the criticisms, the angry replies, the withering looks, the acts of love withheld – each one cuts a slender thread, eventually leaving us with a tattered mess.

Let’s choose, today and every day, to weave new threads into our marriages, with small acts that strengthen the fabric and increase its beauty. 

Sharing with Messy Marriage, To Love, Honor and Vacuum, We Are That Family,  Happy Wives Club, Matrimonial Monday, The Chicken Chick, SITS Sharefest, The Jenny Evolution, Shaken Together, The Grant Life, Truly Lovely, What Jean Likes and Pursuit of a Functional Home.

 

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  1. Holistic Wayfarer says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:17 am

    Wanted to put up a like on this – don’t see the button. Always a good reminder.

    Most of my posts are serious and pensive…but here’s a lighter one on men and women:

    https://aholisticjourney.wordpress.com/2013/05/04/men-and-women-another-difference/

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    • GC says

      June 25, 2013 at 7:45 pm

      LOL – yes, that’s a difference that would be impossible for me to understand either!

      Gaye

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  2. Tyson @ Uplifting Love says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Gaye, I appreciate you mentioning me in your post! You’re absolutely right, while small things can strengthen marriage they can likewise slowly erode it. We must be ever vigilant. 🙂

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    • GC says

      May 20, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks Tyson – I appreciate you bringing this great quote and concept to my attention.

      Gaye

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  3. Fawn @ Happy Wives Club says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Love this analogy! In the surface, a single thread is easily broken and doesn’t seem to matter much. But woven together, it can become tougher than tough (and the most beautiful site to behold).

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    • GC says

      May 13, 2013 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you, Fawn! I love the analogy too, and can’t take any credit for it being original to me!

      Gaye

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  4. Julie Jordan Scott says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:00 am

    It is always great to stop by your blog. I’m visiting from the Pin it on Monday hop. You offer so much wisdom & surely influence many for the better. Have a fantastic week!

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    • GC says

      May 13, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Julie. I appreciate your kind words.

      Gaye

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  5. messymarriage says

    May 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    I love this metaphor, Gaye. And the “visual” implications of not weaving a beautiful rug in my life and marriage really hits home. It truly is the small gestures that build and create the kind of marriage I want. This is a gentle reminder that I need to keep on giving to my husband in the big and small of life. Thanks for another great post! Happy Mother’s Day, sweet lady!

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    • GC says

      May 13, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Beth. You always encourage me so much!

      Gaye

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  6. thejennyevolution says

    May 10, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Visiting from That Friday Blog Hop. I’d like to invite you to my Friday Flash Blog, where you can share your best blog entry of the week! The party goes on ALL weekend at thejennyevolution.com. And who knows, you may just get featured next week.

    Jennifer
    thejennyevolution.com

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    • GC says

      May 11, 2013 at 9:22 am

      Thanks Jenny. I will stop by and visit you.

      Gaye

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  7. Ngina Otiende says

    May 9, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    wow, this is so profound. i love this “it’s the small, everyday, seemingly mundane things that knit us together.” So true.

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    • GC says

      May 9, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Ngina.

      Gaye

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  8. Christina says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Simple words that are so meaningful and powerful. I am moved.

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    • GC says

      May 9, 2013 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you, Christina!

      Gaye

      Reply

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