Category Archives: Marriage counseling
Foundational Dynamics for a Healthy, Happy Intimate Relationship
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010Mutual Likeability positive view and attitude appreciate each other’s personality, temperament, and style Active Friendship enjoy spending time together have fun together Mutual Respect and Esteem value each other; even be proud of each other treat each other in an honourable way Mutual Humility no superior or condescending disposition having a servant’s attitude Mutual Trust feel safe and secure with each other no cause/reason for suspicion Consistent Physical and Emotional Intimacy terms of endearment, expressions of affection, sexual openness and receptivity General Compatibility intellectually, educationally, culturally, socially, spiritually/religiously, temperamentally, etc. Commitment to Partnership working cooperatively and supportively, with common values and goals Clear…
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Wisdom for Marriage (Spiritual Version)
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Cherish the bond of unity which you have before the world, not trying to explain its mystery, but ever seeking to plumb its depths. At the core of this unity is love. Love has no bounds. It is as deep as the human heart and as eternal as Father Time itself. Let love be your passion, and it will become your peace. Let love be your pursuit, and it will become your pleasure. Let love freely grow, and its harvest will be bountiful. The seed of love will become the flower of the sublime. So follow love. Be, therefore, patient…
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Wisdom for Marriage (Christian Version)
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Cherish the bond of unity which you have before God, not trying to explain its mystery, but ever seeking to plumb its depths. At the core of this unity is love. Love has no bounds—it is as deep as the human heart and as eternal as the Divine itself. Let love be your passion, and it will become your peace; let love be your pursuit, and it will become your pleasure; let love freely grow, and its harvest will be bountiful. The seed of love will become the flower of the sublime. In love, you will assume the very likeness…
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