Love & Relationships
I’ve been learning a lot lately that relationships are messy. Humans are messy. You can’t truly love people without something getting stained.
I didn’t know I loved you this much until you broke my heart.
What is emotional maturity, or more specifically, emotionally healthy spirituality?
It’s being self-aware. It’s recognizing destructive thoughts patterns. It’s separating emotions and feelings from reality. It’s the ability to engage in conversations with people, especially people you disagree with, in a civil way. It’s maintaining healthy relations
... See moreFrank Powell • Six Ways to Know if You’re an Emotionally Immature Christian
Successful relationships aren’t about two healed people coming together to have the perfect relationship.
They’re about unhealed people having the courage to show the parts of themselves they usually hide.
They’re about unhealed people learning how to ask for help, accept https://t.co/bmtRcGmmoI
1. Am I emotionally available for a relationship?
2. Am I aware of my triggers/how they show up in my relationships?
3. Do I really like this person?
4. Am I familiar or comfortable with this person? There’s a difference
I’ve not committed adultery against her. The first and foremost is that I fear God. I made a covenant with Him to love and nurture her regardless of her response or behavior. The second reason is because I don’t want to lose intimacy with this magnificent woman. I love that she confides in me, sharing her innermost secrets and the longings of her h
... See moreJohn Bevere • The Awe of God
We obey, don't cheat because we love being close with Him
The fact is, who you choose to spend your life with is the most important decision you will make. High-quality individuals know their significant other is an extension of themselves.