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“The object of love is not getting something you want but doing something for the well-being of the one you love.” quote by Gary Chapman — Download Open image

“The object of love is not getting something you want but doing something for the well-being of the one you love.”

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Marriages are always moving from one season to another. Sometimes we find ourselves in winter--discouraged, detached, and dissatisfied; other times we experience springtime, with its openness, hope, and anticipation. On still other occasions we bask in the warmth of summer--comfortable, relaxed, enjoying life. And then comes fall with its uncertainty, negligence, and apprehension. The cycle repeats itself many times throughout…

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Most of us have more potential than we will ever develop. What holds us back is often a lack of courage.

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Love is always freely given. Love cannot be demanded. We can request things of each other, but we must never demand anything. Requests give…

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“Psychologist William James said that possibly the deepest human need is the need to feel appreciated.”

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I think that in today's world, by nature, we are all self-centered. And that often leads to selfishness.

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Sometimes when the spouse is really the culprit, it is hard to admit what you consider your little failures, but if you are going to have a better relationship, you admitting your part in the dynamics is a step in the road to healing. Because if they see you modeling apology, for example, and they see you modeling love, they…

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Caring for others is an expression of what it means to be fully human.

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