Anytime we have cognitive dissonance*, we open the door for deception, anger, and bitterness. And a lack of harmony and joy in me creates a lack of harmony and joy in my relationship.
I can’t be untrue to myself and have a healthy relationship!
*Cognitive Dissonance: A disparity between my thoughts and and my actions. I’m compelled to bring my thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, ideas, and actions into alignment. Dissonance between them creates stress–in me and my relationship!… More
When we forget that marriage is more than a promise to abstain from sex with somebody else, it can seem like only one partner cheated. In truth, marriage is a promise to love and honor; and abstaining from sex with others is a byproduct of that. The first partner to cheat is not necessarily the one to have sex with somebody else.
Let’s not deceive ourselves. Let’s learn how to truly love and honor.… More
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How will I make the most of this day? The answer is always the same. Love well.
I will remind myself of what that looks like: Love is responsible and accountable as well as patient and kind. Love is fearless as well as meek. Love is content, but always believes and perseveres. Love is self-assured, but grateful; full of both wisdom and awe. Love is the force for good that can trust without pushing, know without being arrogant.
Love is everything good, with nothing to prove.… More
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