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Bible Quote by Bailey West

“The Bible describes love in First Corinthians thirteen. It talks about all the positive things that love is, you know, kind, patient, not proud or rude. What we learn in marriage is that love does not stop you from wanting to walk out and never come back. It doesn’t stop you from sometimes feeling…” quote by Bailey West
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““The Bible describes love in First Corinthians thirteen. It talks about all the positive things that love is, you know, kind, patient, not proud or rude. What we learn in marriage is that love does not stop you from wanting to walk out and never come back. It doesn’t stop you from sometimes feeling some type of way because you are on the giving end and not on the receiving. Love is not fair. Sometimes it forces you to give seventy-five percent when your partner is only giving twenty-five percent. Now, this should not always be the case, but sometimes, it is. The beautiful thing about joining your lives together is that you can bear each other’s burdens, so when all you have in you is twenty-five percent, she adds her seventy-five, and you are still at one hundred percent. Love does not guarantee that marriage lasts. That’s the problem a lot of people encounter. They say well, I’m just not in love anymore. Guess what, sometimes you won’t feel love. That’s why you have to commit yourself to the partnership and the friendship. Keep the communication open and always be willing to listen before you speak.””

Bailey West

About This Quote

Love is a partnership that often requires disproportionate effort, patience, and communication beyond romantic feelings.

In simple terms: Love demands unequal give‑and‑take and intentional commitment.

Key Takeaway

Commitment sustains love when feelings wane.

Themes

Relationships Commitment Communication Unequal effort Friendship Marriage

Mood

Reflective Hopeful Serious

Type

Advice Observation Reflection

When to use this quote

  • Couples facing imbalance
  • Marriages after passion fades
  • Friends navigating conflict
  • Partners during stress
  • Long‑term relationships

Key Concepts

Partnership Patience Burden‑sharing Emotional labor

Practical Applications

  • Counseling for equitable effort
  • Workshops on communication skills

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can partners recognize and address unequal contributions?
  • What practices nurture friendship within a marriage?
A Different Perspective

Some argue love should be reciprocal; imbalance can breed resentment and harm the bond.

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