Spousal Flirting
@gnatsmom (2493)
February 12, 2023 11:09pm CST
Some have the idea that relationships die when a man and woman get married. For some, that is true. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Yes, the pressures of life can weigh us down. Yes, the responsibilities of adulthood can be consuming. Yes, for believers, trying to minister and take a stand in this messed up world can become a burden instead of a mission. Yes, the longer two people are married, the more they will realize their differences.
But it's the little things. The little things like flirting and dating can keep a couple focused. Most importantly, couples need to find time to pray and read the Bible together. We may argue, but we need to remember why we fell in love. We need say "I love you" everyday. We need to make some small gesture to let our spouse know they are needed and wanted and loved, even through the challenges and business of life.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
13 Feb 23
I have been happily married for 23 years now and marriages in my family have been happy ones and they have lasted for lifetime. The first thing is to shed the notion of a perfect life and perfect marriage as it is portrayed. No one is perfect. As long as two imperfect people keep trying to make a relationship perfect, it's worth it.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Feb 23
@gnatsmom That's very sweet and how it should be.
Both my sons have learned from my husband on how to treat theirs from their Daddy. They do Friday date nights, also.
As I was writing this, hubs just came home with two boxes of chocolates for me, and they are not Valentine's Day gifts he said. lol
@RebeccasFarm (89883)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Feb 23
Yes I agree people get boring..they should keep their love alive.
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@pureme (1526)
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13 Feb 23
this is one of the little things that get me scared at times. married for 10 years now, but believe me, at times I wonder how and when I said 'yes'.
i wonder if changing spouses is possible, especially when I am hurt.
but you know something, anytime I turned to see the adorable children I got. i am always glad.
meanwhile, hubby has been a wonderful soul just the ups and down coupled with stress of life that weigh me down.
@gnatsmom (2493)
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13 Feb 23
We always have ups and downs in relationships. We are different people. In some cases, one spouse will give more than another. Some spouses neglect and mistreat the other. I am not suggesting that we ignore pain and problems. And flirting should not be done out of obligation. Sometimes, the best way to show love is through tough love. That may mean working through some hard times before the innocent fun stuff can proceed.
