The Lovedare

10 - Love is unconditional
Romans 5 vs 8 : But god demonstrates his own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, christ died for us.

Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse—something that proves (to you and to them) that your love is based on your choice and nothing else. Wash her car. Clean the kitchen. Buy his favorite dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.

 

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this one is hard because shes two states away. Im sure theres something i can do but i have to really think.

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what state are you in ? and i know who that is


if anybody is out there i realize this isnt to change your spouse its to change you. I've become so selfish that i forgit to take care her needs. I speak with God everyday 🙏. I hope the outcome is what God

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man im in the same boat but the position im i. is it is seen as intentional manipulation. so ive learned i have to be more spontaneous. about it


today is our sons 16th birthday and i was going to pay for him a lift but Candise said she would take him for 40 so i decided to give her the 40 dollars and take him so she wouldn't have to get out i love her



Laundry had been "her job," but I have so much time at home there is no reason I couldn't help. I am going to catch it up and keep up with it, because her time is important and this is a way I can show her love, and that I am changing.



We have a fight due to my trust issue on her but i sang a song to her and hopefully she calms down



im starting day 10 tommorow... i have put my haert into the dare everyday so far and all i get is a cold haert from my wife... i have realised today rommans5 that im not alone yesuha dis all the payment for me imbgetting closer to God every day

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same boat
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ok so today i went to speak about what is going on and to do something special for my wife and she did not even wanted to see me.... please help


been on this date for two days. I do all of these items already, including cleaning car sometimes to help him out. any ideas that's not an act of servitude or random snack? I want it to be different and special

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I'm struggling with the same thing. Can someone help us out with new things to do?
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On day 10 I washed my husband's truck. I sent him a wedding picture and told him he was my best friend and loved him. He said I made him feel guilty. we talked and he said he wants to leave.i am heartbroken and not sure what to do.

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Pray, just pray, God know how to help you!


ok so im on day 10 and i do all that stuff anyways. Im trying to figure out what i could do that i dont already do. What am i dupposed to do?

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Open the bible and read with her. Also learn her love languages and pour into them.


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I feel like my wife is so obsessed with her chickens that it's consuming her and leaving no time for us. What do I need do

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Have you thought about talking to her about it? Maybe she feels overwhelmed by the amount of work they are and could use some help with tasks that would free up some of her time. Maybe spending time with chickens is how she winds down after a hard day. Ask her what she wants so that you can get what you need.


Why does he give me a little hope then rip it back? He said he doesn't know if he wants to file. then turns around and sayys hes not happy and doesnt see it changing. What am i doing wrong???

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Try praying for God to love him in spite of they way hes acting towards you unconditional love is loving them the way God loves them .


I don't know if I can go any further..so heartbroken..went out with the kids and came home and as usual he was drunk..he's so out of it and I feel like I'm parenting another kid..yelling and arguing.

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Im praying for you.


my dare hasn't been going so well, i took a day break between two dares bc of the holidays and us having a popular house, so im at a cross roads so i continue where i left off or restart the dare? im on dare 10

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This depends on you a day won't really hurt you or make a negative difference unless you forget what you have learned and or don't completely understand the mission. I think you will be just fine. Prayer, perseverance, and being fully present are a big part also.


my dare hasn't been going so well, i took a day break between two dares bc of the holidays and us having a popular house, so im at a cross roads so i continue where i left off or restart the dare?



i dont know whay to do i want to gi e up so bad ha e not talk to my girl in 3 weeks all i want is to hear her voice for Christmas

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You did something that moved her heart. Just past aggressions or being scared that you won't continue this behavior bc it is so new is getting in the way of it.
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Pray and talk to God he is able. I know this is a tough time for you right now. Keep fighting ok. Merry Christmas.


I had the day off from work... so while she was at work, i cleaned the house, made dinner for the family and took care of laundry. She came home, i greeted her with a smile and happy to see her. she rolled her eyes and blew me off.

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That's ok. You did very well. Keep up the fight. Great move, just remain consistent in your actions so she can begin to truly see the change within you. Pray for your self, and family also. Stick close to God and let him show you the strategies and give you extra strength to endure.


My wife said she was meeting with a lawyer and was going to file for divorce. Im staying with my family right now. yesterday i talked with her and she went from 100% going to file for divorce, to saying she doesnt know if shes going to.

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my husband has done the same thing. i thank God for that. just keep going. im on day 10 its getting hard to keep going when hes giving me nothing to hold on to. but no matter what i WONT give up. youre doing a great job. keep going
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Well that's definitely something positive in the midst of what yall have going on. I'd say that's hope! Keep praying and praising God for your family. Keep talking to her. Rooting for you guys!


I miss the way we used to be. We just seem like two passing ships in the night. My husband went to visit his parents this week. He said he would call but he hasn't. I called him today thinking i would hear from him but he just put it back on me

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he gets so angry at little stuff... he is away at his parents house and even through text he gets angry with me. Tonight it was over a game we were playing together on our phones. he clearly got mad bc i fell asleep on the couch while playing. normally he will text and ask me for assistance on our game we play but he totally got mad at me and turned it all around on me. then told me i didnt have to worry about him asking me for anything and he said he was done asking or talking to me. here i am at home all by myself while hes 3 states away with his family and then he totally turns his phone off. i cant win! hes always so angry at everything! i feel so alone!
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I'm sorry for what is going on, I'll be here if you need any advice or prayer
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*dare*
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Do this there for yourself if anything else. As he sees the change in you he will start to change for himself himself. Stay positive and keep praying.
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I miss the way we used to be. We just seem like two passing ships in the night. My husband went to visit his parents this week. He said he would call but he hasn't. I called him today thinking i would hear from him but he just put it back on me. I get angry bc he is so shut down. I feel I am doing everything by myself. Life by myself. From my full time job, housekeeping, yardwork, paying bills, cooking, taking care of our two dogs, and grocery shopping. All he does is go to work and play his game on his phone. When we talk he thinks I blow him off and I dont listen to him. If I am not specific when sharing info he gets mad. If he asks me to do something and I make mistake he gets mad. I feel he treats me so ugly and doesnt appreciate the stuff I do and I get so mad and upset. I just want to be loved and cared for. Im trying to love unconditionally but its so hard and I get so mad bc its not reciprocated. I feel I am the only one trying anymore. I have tried to get him to read this book with me but he won't do it. Im trying everything I know to do but nothing seems to be working for us and we just keep drifting further apart. Im so tired of doing every thing by myself!


Things seems to be getting worst, we are arguing about everything. idk how to do anything for him if he is not here and he doesn't care and we don't even text any more.

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I don't know if this is true for you but just because he does not text does not mean he doesn't love you. men respond different than women. I am just now finding this out. I am the source of the negativity brought on by a past relationship and walls. it has even affected my kids. he may be needing space to diffuse. continue the dares and pray. stay positive. it works. when a negative feeling arises. open God's word. you will find peace.
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I will be praying for you


I'm feeling very discouraged. I'm not with my wife, I have no way to physically do anything for her. I'm trying to trust God and I pray she might believe some of my words in my texts and emails to her. Although she has no reason to believe my words.

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Put your faith in God. Develop a relationship with him, and let him work. Pray for her everyday and let God work. God is the God of all flesh remember that. There is nothing he can't do. Prayer.


my husband came to visit the kids I made his favorite meal and he thanked me. he said he knew he had made a mistake and he wasnt that happy at the other woman house. I pray God will heal is heart and that our family be reunited

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he is still living over there with her I hope he will come back home soon and that we can fix our marriage....
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I pray God does also, amen!


Made foto slide, with our song, talking her back on our life journey and telling her, why i've chosen her as my wife. She mentioned appreciation. God, i have faith, please touch the heart of my amazing beautiful wife. ❤️

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Amen!


his the only one who makes money... and he works graves so its hard to do a surprise when his home. he also expects food cleaning extra to be done . so its hard to surprise him

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Leave little notes for him to find. One in his lunch, some around the house, one in the car. It's free, shows you care, and will be a nice surprise! You could bring something to his work too. Cookies to share with his colleagues? Dares dont have to be complicated or expensive.
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Just pray God gives you more ideas and opportunities.


was stuck on this challenge. I did move on to the next challenge. however last night I had an idea. walked to mcDonalds before she started work at 8am, and bought her one of her favorite breakfast, which we eat every other month in the weekend

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Nice!!!


I've tried that approach she won't do anything with me

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I'm in the same boat as you. All we can do is keep fighting with God's help and strength.
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Just keep going!


well today was a bust I did my part she was unappreciated by it so I don't even know why I even try fighting a losing battle here

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continue with the rest of the days
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Scooter, remember financials bring stress. Take her out, buy her lunch, or dinner, whatever it takes. Reassure her things will be ok.
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I help with her phone bill since she didn't have the money and a couple of other thing its the additude I get from her on it be trying to work thing out with her but it seams to not be working
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what happened


I sent her flowers at work w my credit card she doesn't need to know that part but this is something I have never done before. Hopefully it will lift her spirit today as we are separated right now and she has been going through alot.

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that sounds like it's going to be a wonderful moment.. it will stay in her memory


theres alot I already take care of but I will try and be creative also I will keep checking my motives God help me to serve my family out of love not out of responsibility.



ready for 2days dare God be with me as I am on day 50

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love that!


So what I wanted to do for him I have to wait until Wednesday. I was going to pay for his business license in secret but it backfired. Now to find something else to do for him even though I take care of everything else.

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I never got a response from him so hopefully he was surprised
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Sent him some money since he knows I'm always stingy with it because of bills or the kids. He always used to give me $20 just because when we started dating and he stopped doing it. This dare has brought back so many memories of the things he did for me that I never returned the favor and I pray that he is 100% surprised by it.


I've always been slacking in this department, even neglected my own tasks. I started doing things since she told me she wanted to end our marriage. At first to "make up". Now I thoroughly enjoy doing everything for her.



I cleaned up his den and put together his new guitar stand while he was at work then he hung out with his co-workers for an extra 45 mins after work while I was at home trying to get 3 kids to sleep by myself



I've been divorced now for just over 2 years. It wasn't a pretty one...both of us doing plenty to hurt each other...either actively or passively. Neither showing love or concern.

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Watch the movie Fireproof if you haven't already. Then buy/download the soundtrack so you can keep it fresh in your mind.
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Thank you, Paul...and I will keep you and Stephanie in my prayers as well. Commit to God. Follow his purpose for your life. God HATES divorce...so know that he is on your side as you try to repair this. as I said, it took 15ish months of Jennifer praying for me and for us before I saw the light. she says it's too late now, and she has a bf...but still allows me to do things for her and the kids...and has me around when he isn't. But given the choice...it appears as though she'd rather spend time with him. I pray daily, and I have given in to any "punishmentt" I am due given my lapse in judgement earlier and my decisions that I made under the wrong mindframe. Just pray, give glory to God, and do all you can to uphold your marriage vows. That's what I'm doing...taking it one day at a time.
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I am also divorced not by my choice and need encouragement with this. it's hard to do the dares because she completely rejected them all and are in the trash she told me. also not living together and her having her boyfriend around all the time makes it even harder. 24 years together 18 years married and 4 daughters. I want this marriage to work with all my heart and pray that God will soften hers. I'm o. day 14 but wanted to reach out because it sounds like many of us doing this love dare are divorced. let's encourage each other to never give up. my name is Paul Adams and my wife's name is Stephanie. please pray for us. (I said wife because only the government says we're not married not my heart)
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Needless to say, my attitude towards her has already changed 100%. I truly enjoy being able to help her or do things for her to take stress/anxiety away...or anything that is falling off her plate.
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After 6ish months from the divorce, she came to me to want to work on things. We both had lots of growing to do...and apparently she did hers sooner than me, for I entertained it...but always held back because I didn't want to get hurt again. She tried to get through to me, for 16 months, but I didn't see it. She stopped and came to terms with "us" and moved on about 6ish months ago.Sometime just before mother's day this year came my heart transformation. I have been actively professing my sincere sorrow for what I've done, and professing my love and commitment to her and our family. Yet, at that time she was (and still is) 3 months into a new relationship.It is literally tearing me apart inside. And, being more vulnerable now than ever before, I am feeling the pain so much more.I am doing this love dare...knowing it may not end well for me...but hopeful that God will soften her heart to push past the hurt and trust issues and see me as the man she loves and spent 17 years together (15 married) and 3 children with.Any and all encouragement is appreciated.Today, w/o being asked or prompted, I boughtbher her favorite coffee and brought it to her at work (she's a teacher), as well as giving her (back) a sentimental pair of earrings that I had hidden from her that I gave her just before things went south in the marriage. 🤞KS - Brighton, MI


I have no idea how to do this one. I literally do everything already, cook, clean, make coffee, do laundry, put laundry away, do all the shopping, do all the dishes, and take care of our children.

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the purpose of this change isn't to compare what is or isn't done already. it's to help us think about our attitude and mindset towards what we do or don't do. this challenge is to benefit us before it benefits our spouses. it's for us to change not them. all it takes is one choice of thought or action to make all the difference in the world.


advise please. we're divorced and I don't know how to do this. we don't live together and I don't know how I can do this. she hates me.

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if we aren't living together show them by what you do on social media. by the places you go. by the ppl you hang around. pretend they are always watching. do it for yourself in practice for when you do see them. or do it for your future. make it a mindset of positive change in your life. the whole point of this challenge if for u to learn to love others and most importantly we need to love ourselve. if we can't love ourselves how can we love anyone else let alone hope to be loved by others
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the purpose of this challenge is to search your heart not your spouses heart! its meant to cause us to change and reflect on our actions and thoughts of our spouses! if we do it just to change them, and not to win them back to us, we are doing it for the wrong reasons! it's not about how much we are doing already! it's about our mindset and attitude towards what we are doing!


worked together and did our complete landscape and cut the grass . together



I was stuck on day 10 for at least a week. Spiritual warfare on this one, but I refused to move to the next task without fully commiting to this. Gods Grace. Amen



sent flowers to her work please pray for a good response. This has been tough but I'm not quitting



She responded in kind to what appeared as a random act of kindness. It was difficult for me to do at first but the response was encouraging



I cleaned the entire yard of dog poop that's been under the snow. mentioned it to her after done and she seemed positive. taking it day by day.



I already do all the housework and even start his car every morning. I do most of the cooking and run all the errands and pay all the bills. I don't know what to do for this dare. help!

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I come home, do the dishes, do/fold the laundry, she's been cooking lately, take the trash out, pick up the toys and my wife doesn't even notice that I do anything around the house. so I really don't know what to do
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same this dare is hard for me today too because not only do I do all that today he's being very mean to me so I gently made him a cup of coffee still not words have been spoken but ill pray for you please pray for me


things have fallen apart. my wife still wants a divorce and doesn't want to see me. I am dying on the inside



my husband loves old cowboy movies and I hate them. so tonight the grandparents watched the kids and I watched with him. it seems small but I can already tell a difference



Yesterday I took my husband lunch. it was a total surprise for him and I ate with him and watched the beginning of a movie. we really enjoyed ourselves.



Done



So today's dare Im stretching through the weekend. I started by cleaning the bathrooms, and helping her invest in inventory for her side business. Going to clean the backyard without her reminding me and take care of the bills.



Yesterday I felt like giving up then she bought tacos for dinner one of my favorites. I expressed my gratitude but got the silent treatment. She has me confused. continued...



plz tel me what to do?? I'm trying my best to talk to her and it is just negative... im been praying reading... and i can not give up because i love her sow much... and i know my heart is hers



i don't know what to do... I'm trying my best to talk to her and all she does is tel me negative things and how bad it is.... and I'm been praying en being her love and i done everything day by day plz give me n sing???

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just remember this is a 40 days dare not just 10 days. it gets harder, but remember God did not give up on you and never will so please dont give up on your spouses even if you think all is lost thats when God works his miracles best. hang in there will be praying with you all.


She told me she loves me and likes me as a person but is not in love with me. She wants time but says she doesn't know when she will be ok.

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I don't know what to do. She said if she doesn't feel better after 6 months we can talk to a counselor. I'm so lost 😞


Have not completed. Racking my brain. I already do so much. HELP!

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I hear you


hard to do since we aren't living together at the moment. but I am on my way to her house to pick up my step daughter to go pick some things up today. thought she deserves a break from the kids so she can be herself today.



What's left to do after I already pay for everything. Rent, food, utilities, everything. And I'm the woman.



She said after a lengthy conversation this evening that the one thing I could do for her is let her go. I hear the anger an the frustration along with the rage in her voice and texts, but part of me wants to believe there is hope

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my wife told me the same thing. she didnt care we have been married for 30 years.


I could really use some help here on this one. We are currently separated and she moved her stuff out. How am I able to do something out of the ordinary for her if she's not around or here?

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I would love too but I don't know her schedule. Though it would be a struggle, I have taken the burden of paying all the utility bills, mortgage, car payment and credit card bills. Stress for her is mostly spent on us and on finances. This does leave me tapped out
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Maybe send her something at work- flowers, chocolates, edible arrangement with a card telling her what you love about her. i am struggling with this myself for my husband.


When you do things out of the ordinary they still don't see that you are trying they be ignoring the signals



Having a hard time coming up with something for this today. Will add this task to tomorrow's, as well.