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Today marks the observance of National Spouses Day! Which provides companions an allusion to reward their companion, set aside their regular duties, and reinstate the essence of their alliance. Seldom do marry
couples take the opportunity to display their appreciation for one another, and National Spouses Day serves as a touching reminder for them to do so. However, the concept of today's holiday can also be interpreted with various other relationships. Anybody with a special someone should feel grateful for being able to share such an intimate bond. So, why don't we join in the festivities of love and happiness this day brings?
The origin of National Spouses Day is uncertain, though it is presumed to have been dreamed up by a spouse. Some believe it first arose due to the institution of Military Spouses Day in 1984, while its popularity increased markedly at the turn of the millennium. This holiday is officially celebrated in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 26th, but it is also noted in many other nations.
The source of this day springs from expressing appreciation to your significant other. Some employment locations even urge couples to take some time off to observe the day and spend some quality time with their loved ones.
Rather than exchanging presents on this occasion, it emphasizes couples taking time to be alone with each other and to ponder the trail they have been down together. Studies have proved that a mere 20 minutes of affectionate contact such as holding hands or a hug can increase the production of happiness hormones and help reduce stress, thus bringing them even closer together.
Since its establishment, National Spouse Day has attracted media attention which has enabled numerous surveys on partners and their relationships to be conducted. Astonishing effects have come out of this such as discovering that 2 million people marry annually in the United States and 17% of those have had a past marriage.
In the opinion of many, a dedicated day for honoring one's spouse is viewed as a sign of respect, and life being what it is, it is sometimes difficult to remember to do so; making days such as National Spouse Day very significant. Others, on the other hand, take the view that partners should be cherished and appreciated every day.
Results of a survey conducted by a major
Millennial Marketing Agency of 1,035 married Americans indicate that the top ten things that irk them about their spouses are: selective listening (40%),
snoring (39%)
control freak behavior (26%)
not being fiscally responsible (20%)
having bodily irregularities (19%)
not contributing to housekeeping (18%)
being sloppy (17%)
working too hard (16%)
not getting along with the in-laws (8%)
and forgetting the anniversary (5%).
TOP 10 REASONS AMERICANS APPRECIATE THEIR SPOUSES
#1: My spouse is a hard worker (60%)
#2: I can be myself around my spouse (56%)
#3: My spouse makes me laugh (56%)
#4: My spouse is smart (52%)
#5: My spouse is supportive of my goals and desires (48%)
#6: My spouse is a great parent (45%)
#7: My spouse is sexy (44%)
#8: My spouse is good with money (31%)
#9: My spouse does the dishes (29%)
#10: My spouse buys me things (28%)
TOP 10 MOST SURPRISING SPOUSE INSIGHTS
#1: My spouse and I celebrate Valentine’s Day (45%)
#2: My spouse gets on my nerves sometimes (44%)
#3: My spouse and I evenly split the household chores (32%)
#4: Valentine’s Day was a way bigger deal before I got married (19%)
#5: My spouse is a slob (e.g. doesn’t wash dishes, leaves dirty clothes on the floor, etc.) (17%)
#6: My spouse and I argue on a regular basis (16%)
#7: I wear the pants in the relationship with my spouse (13%)
#8: I love my spouse, but sometimes I wish I were single so I could experience dating again (10%)
#9: Between the two of us, I’m better-looking than my spouse (9%)
#10: In my marriage, I’m always the one who walks the dog (9%)
This suggests that husbands tend to overestimate their contributions when it comes to helping out around the house.
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NATIONAL SPOUSES DAY ACTIVITIES
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Visit the place you first met
- Revisit the location of the first place you met. It’s something about nostalgia that can help recreate how you used to feel. There’s nothing wrong with reminding each other of your history together, and where it all began.
- Cook for your spouse
Food has a way of making anyone happy. Surprise your partner by cooking a classy meal and eating at the table if you’re a couple who doesn’t usually. Use cookbooks or YouTube to find recipes, or simply think of your spouse’s favorite meal and do your best to make it. - Look back on your wedding day
This game is all the more fun if you're not a newlywed. You may live together, but how well do you and your spouse actually know each other? If you don't have the board game, find some Newlywed Game questions online.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL SPOUSES DAY
- It’s a reminder of your love
The reason behind this day should allow for the special quality time that many couples crave. It can ignite memories of your first date, your wedding, your first vacation, and even possibly the birth of your child. All of this reminds you of why you chose your partner in the first place and why you are so compatible. - It’s inclusive
This day is inclusive of boyfriends, girlfriends, fiancés, and newlyweds. It does not discriminate and is not just for married couples. National Spouse Day is devoted to all types of couples. Therefore, you get to celebrate your best friend or your soon-to-be legal partner and you can spend quality time honoring each other. - It slows down our busy lives
In this day and age, we sometimes don’t have time to stop and show appreciation for our partner or to slow down. This day works across the board for people in differing situations. Those away from their partners, those working a lot, mothers on maternity leave maybe. This day is for them, to get the chance to be appreciated.
