"Struggling With I love You"
Too many people today believe that silence is eternally golden. The inability to say "I love you" often, or even hap-hazardly, can really strain a
relationship. Sounds foreign to me but hey don't laugh; it's not as far
fetched as you might think.
A counselor friend shared this story: He was
counseling a couple who was at odds over the husband being a strong,
silent type. The hurting wife was feeling lonely and insecure when she
muttered, "You haven't told me you love me since the first night you
proposed." Disgruntled he replied, "Well, nothing's changed and when it
does you'll be the first to know." OUCH! I was thinking that reply did
little to warm their relationship up.
One equally silent type
told his wife, "Of course I love you. I make a good living for you and
the kids, don't I?" Indeed he did and she was grateful, but she needed
more than his paycheck to feel loved. Deeds may suffice for most men,
but women and kids need words to assure them that they are loved and
appreciated.
"Genuine love is a fragile flower. It must be
maintained and protected if it is to survive. Love can perish...when
there is no time for romantic activity...when a man and his wife forget
how to talk to each other." James Dobson.
Praying for you today...
Chad O
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