Sette Settembre

Seven years ago, I was a bride to be, all nervous and jittery, hoping that the solemnization would go smoothly without a hitch.
Seven years on, three kids and Alhamdulillah we are still going strong.

More as a reminder for myself to sustain our relationship, I'd like to share Petua 8P by one of my favourite pendakwah, Ustazah Siti Nur Bahyah:

1) Puji - after all, flattery is the BEST policy. (Eh, ke honesty?)

2) Peluk - Who would not love a good bear hug?
From absoluteastronomy.com

A hug is a form of physical intimacy, along with kissing. Unlike some other forms of physical intimacy, it is practiced publicly and privately without stigma in many nations, religions and cultures, within families, and also across age and gender lines.

It (I'm referring to absoluteastronomy, not the Ustazah here) then goes on to explain about cuddling and spooning. hihihihi

3) Penghargaan - Appreciation which is tied to the act of giving presents and gifts to your spouse. Me likey, Ustazah! :)

4) Perhatian - Pay attention.Enough said.

5) Persefahaman - Agreement? Not really. More to giving your other half the chance to say his piece, try to see it from his point of view. He might just have one. I think it's more to trying to be in his shoes before jumping to conclusions. For this to take place, communication is KEY.

6) Pergaulan - She was referring more to our social interaction with other people, i.e. colleagues and friends of the opposite sex. I would like to add to that our relationship with our spouse too in and out of the bedroom. ;)

7) Percutian - Taking time off / vacationing without the kids would definitely bring you closer to each other. Plan a holiday where you get to have enough "WE" time to keep the fire burning.

8) Permohonan - Nothing beats berdoa and seeking for His blessing. :)

Here's to many many more years to come, Insya Allah..

-dillz blogging out-