I think the tingles are important. They are real, and I am in favor of their survival. But they are not the basis for a satisfactory marriage. I am not suggesting that on should marry without the tingles. Those warm, excited feelings, the chill bumps, that sense of acceptance, the excitement of the touch that make up the tingles serve as the cherry on top of the sundae. But you cannot have a sundae with only the cherry.

What we do for each other before marriage is no indication of what we will do after marriage.

The getting out part [of advise] may well be true. Because if you have tried the tender love thing... typically the abuser is not going to change until they are pushed in a corner.

Love doesn't keep a score of wrongs. Love doesn't bring up past failures. (1 Cor 13:5)

Much of the misbehavior of children is motivated by the cravings of an empty LOVE TANK.

Most people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage.

I would encourage you to make your own investigation of the one whom, as He died, prayed for those who killed Him: 'Father forgive them for they know not what they do.' That is love's ultimate expression.