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If you've been married for a long time, you ought to know by now that not everything your wife does is lovable. Consequently, you might find her or some of her habits quite irritating. No matter how irritated you are, you shouldn't be saying things that can hurt her feelings or lower her self-esteem. Keen to know the things you shouldn't say to you wife? Read on.
"You're getting fat." Women in general feel hurt when they're told that they're fat. This sentence makes your wife think that she's no longer attractive to you. Instead of saying point blank that she's fat, gently encourage her to engage in some exercise routines with you. Discuss how both of you can keep yourselves healthy for the benefit of your family.
Most men believe that expensive gifts are key to keeping their wives happy. The truth is, most wives don't care about receiving fancy things from their husbands. They simply need to be appreciated and assured of their husbands' unconditional love for them. Here are small things you can do each day to keep your wife happy. Be generous with compliments. Never last the day without complimenting how she looks. Say kind words and praise the good things he's done for you and for the whole family.
Hug her a lot. Hugs make women feel loved and secured. You'll never know exactly what your wife has gone through in her workplace during the day. A tender hug can lessen the stress she feels at the moment. Help her whenever you can. While wives are expected to support and provide aid to their husbands, they're still humans with limitations - prone to get tired and sick from too much work. Help her with the chores or anything she does for the family without even asking if she needs help. Have a regular couch time and listen to her stories. Kids are not the only ones who need someone to talk and share their stories with; adults need their personal stories and hurts to be heard too. Make it a habit to talk with your before you both go to sleep. Cuddle each other as you exchange thoughts. Forgive her fast. It may seem like she could do everything for you and for the kids. But she's still human who makes mistakes. She might forget things you asked her to do or she might break one your valuable possessions. Forgive her quickly for whatever she does wrong and think of all the good things she did and continue to do everyday. Hold her hand in public. Make your wife feel proud about herself and your marriage by holding her hand in public. If appropriate, don't be scared to cuddle or show other ways to show affection to your wife in public.
Most people today take their own family portraits, rather than use a professional photographer. They use of their smartphones which enable them to edit and share their family pictures easily. While it also saves them money, it also deprives them of the opportunity to capture those precious moments of togetherness with the entire family. That's something that can't be done without an extra person dedicated to taking photos.
If you're one of those who opt not to hire a professional photographer for family portraits, here are some insights that might make you reconsider it. Professional photographers are skilled. They are trained in fixing lights and other effects to produce a great image. They also guide their subjects in achieving the angle or a pose that highlights their best features. Furthermore, they keep in mind key things to do when shooting family portraits. In fact, you can expect them to observe the shooting guidelines detailed in the infographic below from GKS Photography. From Visually.
Professional photographers are experienced. They are capable of capturing their subjects' best expressions. in a natural looking way in any setting. They allow their subjects to act naturally during the shoot as they snap photos away.
Professional photographers use appropriate backdrops and props. Backdrops and props contribute to the creation of beautiful family portraits. Experienced photographers know right away which backdrops and props to include for a family photo shoot, even if it includes numerous or themed sessions. Professional photographers are skilled in creating flawless photos. They use state-of-the-art editing software in re-touching photos. Taking advantage of high-tech software ensures they achieve a certain effect on the photo. It's not everyday that you're able to gather the whole family specifically for the purpose of having pictures taken. So when the opportunity arises, hiring professional photographer will make the entire process easy and enjoyable - with the best possible results. You won't have to worry about missing special moments (which always, make for the most priceless photos) when a professional photographer is around. |
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