Advice from President Monson

In the Church News last week, there was an article about Pres. and Sister Monson's 60th wedding anniversary on October 7th. When he was asked to list some elements of a happy and successful marriage, Pres. Monson said:

• Pray together.
• Be mindful of each other. He said it's often the "little things" that matter. "When I'm away, I always call her. I don't leave her wondering how I am, or where I am," he said.
• Be considerate.. "I have the philosophy that you should never embarrass your wife in front of others," he said. "If you can't say something complimentary, don't say anything. The old divine law comes into effect: treat others like you like to be treated. Don't make fun of your spouse. He or she may laugh, but deep down it hurts. We've never had any of what you'd call put-downs."

I think that's great advice from a prophet. Grandma and Grandpa Myers, who have been married 67 1/2 years would probably give you some of the same advice. I cringe when I hear a husband or wife speaking sharply or unkindly to his/her spouse. So, my advice is that you should live each moment together like it's your last, because you never know when it might be.
(Not to be a downer about it, but that's just a fact.) I've always been thankful that the day my husband died, we had had family prayer, he had kissed me good-bye that morning and there were no regrets between us. That's what I would hope for anyone reading this.