Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Jordan Ferney: "My Secret to a Happy Marriage"

We have a thing called "surprise treats." They can be flowers, love notes, our favorite candy, a cool picture, a drawing or a book. It's not usually expensive--just a thoughtful, fun surprise. We wrap them up and hide them, and then call each other and say there's a surprise treat waiting.

P.S. This New York Times essay on marriage is really beautiful.


-- Jordan Ferney, Oh Happy Day

(Photo by Jonathan Canlas Photography)

26 comments:

The Lil Bee said...

What a sweet photo:)

nina said...

I like this idea...keeps the relationship fresh :-)

Kwil said...

That's a cute idea.

Zom! said...

Jordan, that was an incredible article. Thank you for sharing the find. It is rare to see someone say forever and mean it.

Happy Honeymoon, honeymooners!

What a great series...

anna and the ring said...

I love love love buying little simple things. Just to say I love you.

Tish said...

That is so sweet! Now if I could only get my husband to do it!

Antonio Barros said...

Hummm.. I never tought about doing something like that!

I will try! :)

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Rose Red said...

What a lovely couple.

Geezees Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

very sweet!

Yvonne said...

I love that New York Times article. Such a strong woman. Very inspiring story. Thank you!

Liz said...

That essay is so powerful. I'm literally holding back tears. She is so powerful and strong for what she did. I hope if it ever came to it, I could do the same.

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Lexie said...

what a fun idea! i love these posts!

Daniella said...

That was a really interesting essay, and it's so true! Sometimes people just need space to figure stuff out and then come back problem solved. Thanks for sharing! :)

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Corinna White Charlton said...

wonderful idea! my husband and i are not "cutsey" at all, but at the same time, we need to continue to push ourselves not to fall into the trap of living the doldrums of life without little excitements. thank you for the idea :)

the southern hostess said...

So cute! I love the idea and the name sounds like something my husband and I would say.

Blue Is Bleu said...

The hubs and I do this... we don't get each other big gifts on birthdays or Christmas... rather, we get little things throughout the year :)

kate said...

what a cute photo!!!!!!!!

Brooke said...

I love that idea! So sweet and fun.

besswess said...

Please keep this part of your blog going. I love it!

Flora said...

I love this idea!!!

Josephine Tale Peddler said...

Great shot with so much personality! xx

Suzette said...

Thank you for posting that article. It put into words the wife I didn't realize that I hope to be one day and it made me proud of the wife my mother is. Sometimes it's easier to be frustrated with how much our mothers are willing to accept because we think that acceptance is old fashioned. The article made me remember that that acceptance is actually strength.
P.S. I sent it to my mom. :)

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