Can Poetry Save Your Marriage?

Poetry has been the language of romance for centuries, but that's not really my point here today.  A few years ago, I wrote a little rhyme to express an important facet of the marriage relationship.  Most couples come to counseling because one or both of the partners don't like the way the other partner is treating him or her.  Working with a couple can be quite complicated, but it often comes down to behaviors that hurt.  So I was thinking about that and this popped into my head:

If next to me is the best place to be,

You'll always be next to me.

If next to you is the best place, too,

I'll always be next to you.

What am I doing that makes "next to me the best place to be?"  That's a question that points directly to how I treat my wife every day and how she treats me.  Any of us can be pleasant for a day or a few days, but consistent loving behavior is an essential part of a healthy relationship. 

If your marriage is struggling, honestly look at how you make living with you the best place to be.