"MEN, GET BUSY!"

 "MEN, GET BUSY!"

Last night, we went to a Golden Anniversary celebration for a great couple with a wonderful family, and many terrific Grandchildren.

The following story is with them in mind, and for all of you who have a few years of marriage behind you, and many more ahead!

According to one psychologist the average amount of significant conversation between husbands and wives is 17 minutes a week.  That's troubling.  That's sad.

You have noticed, I am certain, how easy it is to observe couples in a restaurant and to determine which are courting and which have been married for some time.  The courting couple is attentive to one another, they are carrying on rapid conversation, there is lots of eye contact.  If a couple is sitting silently staring off into space, they are usually married.

When couples are determined to be right for one another, there is lots of conversation, they laugh together.  They are not only lovers, but friends.

Of course, these expressions of appreciation and affection can take other forms as well.  Several years ago a West German magazine released a study by Dr. Arthur Sazbo which he conducted for a life insurance company.  This study found that husbands who kiss their wives every morning live an average of five years longer than husbands who do not.  I thought you might like to know that. Furthermore, they are involved in fewer auto accidents, are ill 50 percent less time, and earn 20 to 30 percent more money.  The study did not indicate what kissing did for their wives.  My guess is that it improved their day, too. 

So, men get busy!  We want each of you around a long time.