That's a great series; thanks for pointing us to it.
I guess I'm a lot like Christy Rose in that I don't think I've ever finished a book on making marriage work. My hubby and I just tried to be caring and considerate of each other and use a lot of common sense. Mind you, I think we both went into our marriage from homes where good marriages were modeled, so that helped.
I like that excerpt you included in your post, "Hearing is passive. Listening is active." I guess I'd add that it's easy to fall in love, but a lot harder to stay there. Agape love doesn't just happen, it takes work. I wish more couples realized that before they said, "I do."
Yes yes! Looking forward to it:)
ReplyDeleteNot sure I WANT to crawl inside my mate's mind. Might be scary in there! :) I'll check out your guest spot, thanks for redirecting!
ReplyDeleteErin
http://www.pattilacy.com/blog/
Thanks for guest posting, and thanks for the plug on your blog.
ReplyDeleteWarren
Oh yes! all the time! And sometimes I wish he could crawl into my mind. In fact...sometimes I act as if he should be able to do just this. Poor guy.
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful, congrats Jeanette! I think I may need to pick that book up:)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great series; thanks for pointing us to it.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm a lot like Christy Rose in that I don't think I've ever finished a book on making marriage work. My hubby and I just tried to be caring and considerate of each other and use a lot of common sense. Mind you, I think we both went into our marriage from homes where good marriages were modeled, so that helped.
I like that excerpt you included in your post, "Hearing is passive. Listening is active." I guess I'd add that it's easy to fall in love, but a lot harder to stay there. Agape love doesn't just happen, it takes work. I wish more couples realized that before they said, "I do."
Thanks for this, Jen.
Okay, I'll go check it out. (But do you know that sometimes I DON'T want to know what he's thinking.) :P
ReplyDeleteWhat would really be scary is if my hubby could climb into my brain. I think the shock would kill him.
ReplyDeleteLove and best wishes Jen.
Hi Jen -
ReplyDeleteBeloved and I enjoyed reading, "Boundaries in Marriage," together.
I'll try to get over to Warren's blog tomorrow. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Jen:
ReplyDeleteYour message was excellent, but I wouldn't have expected anything less.