Last night we got talking about what keeps a couple together.
I was listening to podcast and conrad joined half way through and didn’t hear the sarcasm in the lady’s voice. It could as well be her real point of view, and it was uncool.
So We’ve heard a few opinions over time that couples need to change together. Holding on to who we were early on, or who the other person was at the beginning is a pitfall. Adaptability is quite the ability.
There are many wise words on this matter, like having good examples growing up or healthy couples around in the present, loving the other sacrificially, setting healthy boundaries, speaking up and learning to hold your tongue.
Learning to enjoy life together, laughing, being silly together.
My bottom line is: Humility, flexibility and an honest heart.
The most dangerous season in our married life was when we became too complacent, took the easy life for granted and starting to get more validation outside home. The world outside us comes and goes, it is more self-gratifying and selfish than it appears, and it steals the life and joy and leaves one barehanded.
I am grateful for the present, the loved ones in my life, and I continue to pray for wisdom like David.