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Is Love Conditional?

Do you love your spouse unconditionally? Or is love tied to how they look? One of the posts in the forum recently talked of exactly this- where the man was ‘out of love with his wife’ because of the way she looked. There was another post earlier in the year on a similar topic, where the man claimed to love his wife but did not find her attractive. Although it was from a man, women have encountered the same problem too. Sometimes it can be tied to what they do. Love is conditional upon unrealistic expectations or certain behavior. This … Continue reading →

Three Misconceptions that Can Affect Your Marriage

There are many misconceptions that people embrace, especially when it comes to marriage, especially new marriages. It’s easy to get caught up in thinking things should automatically be a certain way when two people are in love. It doesn’t always work like that. Here are three misconceptions that can have an impact on your marriage: Love Conquers All Love can do a lot of things, and it even has some healing properties, but love does not conquer all. Things can happen that will come between even the most loving couples. The fact that two people love each other isn’t always … Continue reading →

Living Our Dream Life

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Today, our daughter played her violin with the praise orchestra at a large church. She is a professional violinist and this church hires her when they need her. My daughter knew at a very early age that playing the violin would be a major part of her life. She is living out her dream. At about age sixteen, she cleared her schedule so she could start practicing long hours. She majored in violin performance in college and graduated with high honors. She performs at various places in Houston and traveled, before she was married, with a contemporary Christian band. She … Continue reading →

Who is this Person?

If you’ve already been married for a while, this one probably won’t come as much of a surprise to you. This discussion is intended for those about to get married, and those who are newly married. When it comes to marriage, nothing will let you down faster than a big dose of reality. Your princess or your white knight may disappear once the wedding is over and you return from your honeymoon. You will soon begin learning your spouse’s imperfections, and he or she will begin learning about yours. Finding out what the person you love is really like, on … Continue reading →

Unrealistic Expectations

Marriage offers the promise of comfortable co-existence, shared by two people who love each other, “until death do us part.” A commitment to love forever, in sickness and health, for richer, for poorer, come what may. It sounds incredible and makes many people feel safe and secure, knowing that they will have a partner for life who will be there no matter what. It is a great concept, one that is possible, but unfortunately, far too many people approach marriage with unrealistic expectations. An old song sums it up pretty well with the words, “I Never Promised You a Rose … Continue reading →