The 7 Secrets Of Love That I Learned From Homer Simpson
Experts have said that television has a strong power to shape our culture. If this is true then I feel confident in my own upbringing. While many of my friends were watching Lassie reruns, I was soaking in the knowledge of 90's prime time television on Fox. Who better to have as a role model than Al Bundy and Homer Simpson?
As I reflect on my life, I think about how thankful I am to grow up in a world that has brought me the profound philosophy of the yellow cartoon who single-handedly brought millions of smiles to the likes of Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts. Could you imagine a world without the Jelly-filled donut?
Move over Beaver. I'm leaving it to the true role model - Homer Simpson.
Now, there is something specifically unique about Homer Simpson that we can truly learn from. He is good with the ladies. You must look deeply into his actions to see his innate draw that he has over females, but you may learn his deepest secrets once you put in the time to study the couch sitting prophet of love as I have.
Homer Simpsons Top Secrets of Love
"You know, boys, a nuclear reactor is a lot like a woman. You just have to read the manual and press the right buttons."
1. You Must Take the Time to Learn and Appreciate What Makes Each Other Happy.
It has taken a long time, but I have learned that relationships aren't about supplying my own needs. They provide the most amazing experiences when you learn what brings the most joy to your partner (Crazy, right?). You need to take the time to study your partner throughout their day. Listen to them and find out what makes them smile and find creative ways to do the same for them.
"Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand."
2. Love Requires Understanding One Another.
Here is an incredibly radical thought - not everyone thinks like me. We all have our own way of doing things. I define organization as everything on the floor for quick and easy access. My future girlfriend might not define it the same way. Take the time to ask questions and understand the details of your partner's actions. You might be surprised by the blessings they can teach you.
"It's not easy to juggle a pregnant wife and a troubled child, but somehow I managed to squeeze in 8 hours of TV a day."
3. Love Will Thrive When You Learn to Balance Your Responsibilities.
Do you have a tendency to lose track of time at work and neglect the ones you love? I know that I am not the only one who enjoyed Vanilla Coke and I am not the only who neglects whats important just to put in a little more of work. This is crazy. Work will never go away. It is that annoying kid from high school who never understood the concept of personal space. We need to prioritize our time and learn how to clock out so that we can focus our time on our partner who needs us.
"Marge! Look at all this great stuff I found at the Marina. It was just sitting in some guy's boat!"
4. Shower Your Partner With Surprises and Special Gifts.
When is the last time your brought the special one in your life a surprise gift? Life is full of monotonous and automatic actions. If we aren't careful, we can go through entire weeks and months without even experiencing anything significant. Your partner deserves more than this. Give them something special.
"Marge, it's 3 AM. Shouldn't you be baking?"
5. Share Your Dreams and Hobbies With Your Partner.
Don't be afraid to share you dreams with your partner. We all have outlandish ideals and visions for our lives and we all have crazy hobbies that we don't think anyone would understand. I enjoy studying goofy cartoon characters to find some philosophical meaning. I doubt it gets any more odd than this. Your partner is on your team and this includes your crazy dreams. Let him or her help you in carving a life that reaches into your imagination.
"Marge, it takes two to lie. One to lie, and one to listen."
6. Listen More Than You Talk.
This point makes me a hypocrite. I enjoy hearing myself. Even when it seems that I am listening mode, I am actually showing Jay Leno how to actually perform a successful stand-up act in my head.
This is why I am single.
Take the time and listen to what your partner is saying. I am not talking about merely hearing the words, but listening to the heart. Psychologists have said that nonverbal communication is the most important type of communication. We all express our emotions and desires even if we don't take the time to verbalize them. Remove the noise in your life and listen to the things your partner isn't saying.
"Marge, I'm going to miss you so much. And it's not just the sex! It's also the food preparation."
7. Remember to Appreciate the Little Things.
Take a moment this evening when you go home and look at your partner as if it was the first time that you saw them. Watch him or her and relearn everything that made them special to you. Forget about the silly things that bother you. Notice all of the little things that they do for you and your relationship.
As I reflect on my life, I think about how thankful I am to grow up in a world that has brought me the profound philosophy of the yellow cartoon who single-handedly brought millions of smiles to the likes of Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts. Could you imagine a world without the Jelly-filled donut?
Move over Beaver. I'm leaving it to the true role model - Homer Simpson.
Now, there is something specifically unique about Homer Simpson that we can truly learn from. He is good with the ladies. You must look deeply into his actions to see his innate draw that he has over females, but you may learn his deepest secrets once you put in the time to study the couch sitting prophet of love as I have.
Homer Simpsons Top Secrets of Love
"You know, boys, a nuclear reactor is a lot like a woman. You just have to read the manual and press the right buttons."
1. You Must Take the Time to Learn and Appreciate What Makes Each Other Happy.
It has taken a long time, but I have learned that relationships aren't about supplying my own needs. They provide the most amazing experiences when you learn what brings the most joy to your partner (Crazy, right?). You need to take the time to study your partner throughout their day. Listen to them and find out what makes them smile and find creative ways to do the same for them.
"Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand."
2. Love Requires Understanding One Another.
Here is an incredibly radical thought - not everyone thinks like me. We all have our own way of doing things. I define organization as everything on the floor for quick and easy access. My future girlfriend might not define it the same way. Take the time to ask questions and understand the details of your partner's actions. You might be surprised by the blessings they can teach you.
"It's not easy to juggle a pregnant wife and a troubled child, but somehow I managed to squeeze in 8 hours of TV a day."
3. Love Will Thrive When You Learn to Balance Your Responsibilities.
Do you have a tendency to lose track of time at work and neglect the ones you love? I know that I am not the only one who enjoyed Vanilla Coke and I am not the only who neglects whats important just to put in a little more of work. This is crazy. Work will never go away. It is that annoying kid from high school who never understood the concept of personal space. We need to prioritize our time and learn how to clock out so that we can focus our time on our partner who needs us.
"Marge! Look at all this great stuff I found at the Marina. It was just sitting in some guy's boat!"
4. Shower Your Partner With Surprises and Special Gifts.
When is the last time your brought the special one in your life a surprise gift? Life is full of monotonous and automatic actions. If we aren't careful, we can go through entire weeks and months without even experiencing anything significant. Your partner deserves more than this. Give them something special.
"Marge, it's 3 AM. Shouldn't you be baking?"
5. Share Your Dreams and Hobbies With Your Partner.
Don't be afraid to share you dreams with your partner. We all have outlandish ideals and visions for our lives and we all have crazy hobbies that we don't think anyone would understand. I enjoy studying goofy cartoon characters to find some philosophical meaning. I doubt it gets any more odd than this. Your partner is on your team and this includes your crazy dreams. Let him or her help you in carving a life that reaches into your imagination.
"Marge, it takes two to lie. One to lie, and one to listen."
6. Listen More Than You Talk.
This point makes me a hypocrite. I enjoy hearing myself. Even when it seems that I am listening mode, I am actually showing Jay Leno how to actually perform a successful stand-up act in my head.
This is why I am single.
Take the time and listen to what your partner is saying. I am not talking about merely hearing the words, but listening to the heart. Psychologists have said that nonverbal communication is the most important type of communication. We all express our emotions and desires even if we don't take the time to verbalize them. Remove the noise in your life and listen to the things your partner isn't saying.
"Marge, I'm going to miss you so much. And it's not just the sex! It's also the food preparation."
7. Remember to Appreciate the Little Things.
Take a moment this evening when you go home and look at your partner as if it was the first time that you saw them. Watch him or her and relearn everything that made them special to you. Forget about the silly things that bother you. Notice all of the little things that they do for you and your relationship.