All of us blossom when we feel loved and wither when we do not feel loved.

Physically abusive and verbally abuse marriages are very, very difficult situations. I fully understand people in those kinds of marriages who think there is no hope. I also know that the advice that is given by most people is simply... get out of there as fast as you can.

Conflicts are not a sign you've married the wrong person. They simply affirm you are human.

The person who is "in-love" has the ilusion that his beloved is perfect.

Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment. It is a choice to show mercy, not to hold the offense up against the offender. Forgiveness is an expression of love.

Love is always freely given. Love cannot be demanded. We can request things of each other, but we must never demand anything. Requests give direction to love, but demands stop the flow of love.

This is a huge thing if you are going to have a positive impact on your spouse. You have to not only realize this, but you have to practice this.