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Thought of the Week: April 13, 2003

"Love is friendship set to music." 
by
E. Joseph Cossman  


The wonderful aspect of friendship is that it has many facets and applies to individuals at so many levels.  When it comes to you and your partner, nurturing your friendship will certainly enhance your love.

Friendship & Music

Cossman connects love and friendship to music because of the elevated feelings that music can create.  The complex and diverse melodies, rhythms, and colors of music are not unlike friendship.  

Couple Friendship is One-Of-A-Kind

When your partner is also your friend, you are blessed with a unique and special bond.  Being friends means being mutually amicable, warm, hospitable, and hearty.  What does this mean in practical application in every day life?

Simple.  Take a look at the table below for a breakdown of what we believe a "couple friendship" is all about.

Amicable To be amicable is to be friendly and peaceful.  Who better to display these softer characteristics than your partner.  When we're tense or feeling crabby, who is the first person we may take out frustrations out on? We should share our challenges with our partners.
Warm To show strong and lively feelings!  Warmth in a "couple friendship" should be encouraged.  Share your feelings through words and deeds every day.  Each moment is a gift that you never want to miss.
Hospitable One aspect of being hospitable in your "couple friendship" is to be favorably receptive to honest discussion and opinions.  When we take the time to know what the other is thinking on many topics, you can deepen your friendship.  
Hearty To have heartiness within your friends means to display characteristics of being cordial, heartfelt, and sincere.

Friendship in a "couple relationship" makes all aspects of your connection a better experience.  

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