Monday, March 14, 2005

ADULTERY!


Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have.

"Wow, this girl in my office is a real looker.
I'm crazy about her because she's also understanding,
intelligent, tender - so many things that my spouse is not."

Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman
or a man who will be more charming or sensitive.
More alluring.
More thoughtful.
Richer.
Have greater sex appeal.

And you will find a woman or man who will need you
and pursue you and go loco over you more than
your spouse ever did.

Because no wife or husband is perfect.

Because a spouse will only have 90% of what
you're looking for.
So adultery takes place when a husband or wife
looks for the missing 10%.

Let's say your wife is melancholic by nature.
You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk
who has a cherry laughter.

Or because your wife is a homebody in slippers
and pyjamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil,
you may fall for a fresh-smelling young sales
representative that visits your office in a sharp
black blazer, high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt.

Or because your husband is the quiet type,
your heart may skip a beat when you meet an old
college flame who has the makings of a talk show host.

But wait!
That's only 10% of what you don't have.
Don't throw away the 90% that you already have!


Add to your spouse's 90% the 100% that represents
all the years that you have been with each other.
The storms you have weathered together.
The unforgettable moments of sadness
and joy as a couple.
The many adjustments you have made to love the other.
The wealth of memories that you've accumulated as lovers.

Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have.
But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God
for what you already have.


But I'm not just talking about marriage.
I'm talking about life!
About your jobs.
About your friends.
About your children.
About your lifestyles.
Are you like the economy airline

The main message:
If you start appreciating what you have right now,
wherever you are is FIRST CLASS!

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