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Readers Respond: What is Kindness?
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By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guide

We believe that being kind towards one another is one of the keys to having a successful marriage. Although we assume people know what kindness is, we've been asked, "Kindness ... what is that?" How would you respond? How have you recently showed kindness toward your spouse? Share Your Kindness Tips

Be Kind

I am in the 334 bus a woman sits down. When she stands up I saw her money drop on the seat. Then I give her the money, she thanked me.
—Guest sara

Kindness tips

It's the little things that matter! He loves dark chocolate and I supply the chocolate!! Simple but makes his day.
—Guest Renee

Kindness

When my husband takes a shower at night, after a few minutes I join him and wash his hair. He loves this pampering after a tiring day.
—Guest Julie

kindness

Its doing something light but realy nice for someone you love....I make sure his night pyjamas are right there when he needs them.
—Guest winnie

kindness tip

I don't drink coffee, but my husband does....I make him a cup of coffee most mornings for his drive into work. It takes me maybe 2 minutes to do, but it shows him that I am thinking of him.
—Guest Lisa

Kindness Tips

I try to always make sure the things he likes to eat & drink are always at home. So when he goes for a glass of his favorite beverage, it is there. Or his favorite snack.
—Guest JOYCE

kindness

Treating your spouse like you would like to be treated.....putting them first in your life and allowing yourself to be first in theirs.
—Guest saraba

Two worlds joined

http://push2hope.blogspot.com/2009/03/interracial-vacuum-in-america.html
—Guest cy thompson

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