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Sunday, August 30, 2009

A Recipe for a Happy Marriage

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of consideration
1 cup of courtesy
2 cups of flattery, carefully concealed
2 cups milk of human kindness
1 gallon faith in Krishna and each other
2 cups praise
1 small pinch of in-laws
1 reasonable budget
a dash of cooperation
3 teaspoons pure extract of "I Am Sorry"
1 cup contentment
1 cup each of confidence and encouragement
1 large or several small hobbies/devotional services
1 cup of blindness to the other’s faults
1 bunch of sweet, happy kids, as desired

DIRECTIONS:
Flavor with frequent portions of recreation and a dash of happy memories. Stir well and remove any specks of jealousy, temper, or criticism. Sweeten well with portions of love and keep warm with a steady flame of devotion. Never serve with a cold shoulder or hot tongue.

(source unknown, adapted)