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    Because We Are Happy
    Because We Are Happy
    Because We Are Happy
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    Because We Are Happy

    By Jason Mcgregor and Lynette McGregor

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    Because We Are Happy takes the idea of relationships and breaks it down to its simplest form by using a practical approach which focuses on everyday concepts to enhance your current relationship or prepare you for your next one. Every chapter uses examples from actual experiences that have been gathered through the past twenty years. Because We Are Happy provides effective tools and games (yes, games) that can be used to restart the flame (or keep it burning). It reminds readers of the significance of establishing and maintaining “roles” and stresses the importance of focusing on the present and not the past. Because We Are Happy attempts to define “true bliss” and introduces the concept of “your half of the whole.” This quick read is full of information that can be used from day one, no matter a person’s status (single, dating, or married).

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJason Mcgregor
    Release dateJan 20, 2018
    ISBN9781979636575
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      Because We Are Happy - Jason Mcgregor

      Because We Are Happy

      By Jason McGregor

      With

      Lynette McGregor

      Because We Are Happy

      Copyright: 2017 by Jason and Lynette McGregor

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

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      Table of Contents

      Dedication

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      Reason to Get Out of Bed

      It’s About Trust

      You Dropped It… Now Leave it There

      I’m Supposed to be Different

      Consistency + Time = Gain

      Bit by Bit and Piece by Piece

      Start, Stop, Continue

      I Love My Life

      Q&A Section

      Final Thoughts

      About the Authors

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to my wife and best friend. I’ve fallen in love many times in my life…every time it was with you.

      Acknowledgments

      The authors would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the following people: Elsie Cooper, the matriarch (no more needs to be said); Gwendolyn Bonner, for the much-needed reminder that it’s okay to succeed; Kathy Rowe, for responding to my wife’s message, guiding us through this process and treating us like we’ve been friends for years; Joyce Gilmour, for her inspiration through her strength and for being our compass; Sylvanna Scott/Ronald McGregor and Ana and Hector Colon, thank you for the blueprint; all of our friends and family, this is from you and for you; lastly, Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith, you have no idea who we are but this booklet would not exist if it weren’t for the two of you. I hope to meet you both one day and explain what I mean.

      Introduction

      The dictionary defines a relationship as the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected. It’s so simple yet so intricate. Objects, or in this case, people who are in a relationship need to understand that they are connected. That connection ensures that as long as you are both working and doing your part, you will be able to establish a real link. That connection and link can be felt, seen, heard, and understood by all who are near it. When it’s working, it is a real sense of motivation to anyone who witnesses it. If one of the parts in the relationship is not working, then the connection fails or is lost. This also has an effect on all who witness it. Unfortunately, this lost connection is what is portrayed in society the majority of the time and because of that, relationships are seen in a somewhat negative light. What we hope to accomplish here is a re-establishment of the connection. We want to remind all who read this that the two people in the relationship make up all of the moving parts that make this thing work. If the parts seem to be a bit sluggish, this will be like a tune-up. If the parts seem to be broken and the machine that is a relationship has broken down, this will be your trip to the repair shop. Maybe the machine is working just fine. If that’s the case, why not take it in for a checkup to ensure it stays in tiptop shape. In any case, expect the best possible outcome.

      Couples Encouragement Outreach is some-thing our loved ones inspired us to do. My wife and I married young and have been together for over twenty years. To me, based on some of the relationships in our family, twenty years is still minor league. We are so used to seeing long-term relationships in our family that we didn’t think twenty years was a huge deal. We’ve always thought it should be this way. But, in speaking to those around us, it’s not the quantity (twenty years), it’s the quality. We’ve been told on several occasions: You guys look so happy. How can you work together and not get on each other’s nerves? What’s your secret? There is no top-secret code or formula involved. We look happy because we are happy. We don’t get on each other’s nerves because we like each other. We are true believers in the gift of giving and that has been a staple of our relationship. I want to make her happy and she wants to make me happy. When I have the chance to do something that pleases her, it literally brings me joy. To some, this will sound mushy or corny. But, trust me, just read this whole booklet and give the ideas a chance. I don’t think you’ll feel the same way in the end.

      What we’ve put together is short and to the point. We wanted to provide you with tangible examples and honestly, we just wanted you to share in our journey. I know you’ve heard all of this before… Relationships are work, You have to love and respect one another, and probably a bunch of other bits of advice. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s all true, but you need to look at it from different ways these days. Divorce rates are almost fifty percent and you also need to account for the number of relationships that don’t progress to marriage. If going over the normal bits of advice were working, that fifty percent number would be much lower.

      The purpose of this booklet is to open your

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