The Lovedare

12 - Love lets the other win
Philippians 2 vs 4 : Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Demonstrate love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of disagreement between you and your spouse. Tell them you are putting their preference first.

 

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Not sure about this anymore. Its not helping when its a one day and one time challenge. its starting to feel like a check list for the day only to fall back to the same habits.



She doesn't want to spank for discipline, so I will let her win. There are more ways to discipline children, and if this might show her I am changing, I will do it.



Proposing to have Marriage Enrichment. She did not want at the moment and I tell her take your time. it helps me to understand her more than my own sentiments.



it is hard to just let go... it is hard not to talk tom my wife... it is hard to live alone... i mis my wife and i wish that i could have done everything diffrent in my past.... today is day 13 wihtout my wife and it is taking is tall on me.



i have done the dare up to now wiht my whole haert and it still fewls like im no ware close to win my wifes hart. all i know is that i am more focesed on God then ever before



Thank You, I still miss my wife too. And love her, although things were perceived differently, I'm still praying for all those who love as well, the agape love is the best.



me and my and having problems. I was being selfish and I pushed her away. I have been doing the Love Dare but I don't know if it's working or isn't working.please help

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keep going regardless of their reaction. ask yourself what you can take from this moment. everything will be okay


me and my wife are having problems. I was being selfish and only thinking myself and pushed her away. she found out yesterday that I have been doing the Love Dare. I don't know if it working not.



8yrs ago i lft wanting to be missed. I felt like i was just existing. We R trying to work things out & it feel like nothing has changed on his side. My mistake was based on his actions. I have changed & dont feel as if he cares to see it.



So we are not living together at the moment because of work related reasons.First night apart now.We didnt fight since doing the love dare.Just wondering how can we do it living apart.And then the doubts if she is realy commited to the dare.



we spent a little time together last night. kept convo light. this morning he made a post that hurt me. but im not letting the enimy win. Im trusting God. i miss my husband so much. i just want him back.



This has to be one of the most difficult things for my wife. This is similar to #5. I truly feel that I can count on one hand the times my wife admitted guilt without doing something in turn that she knows that rubs me the wrong way.



Day 12: Translation: Put aside ego and stubbornness. Hoo Boy! Have you HEARD some of our fights? LOL Die to self so God can work in our hearts. Okay! Let's do this!

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You got this! Keep praying and putting God first pray for the change that yall need.


today is hard, my spouse wouldn't look at me, doesn't want me to do anything for him. when he finally spoke to me non-work related he said "he's exhausted and he can't go on like this" God ive surrendered to u my marriage. i cnt keep going on

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It would seem that you guys definitely need teamwork the most at this moment. To be able to sit down and see what makes him or you so exhausted and to be able to make some compromises would be very effective. Not to mention maybe even praying beforehand to soften hearts, and open minds. Marriage is definitely work, with that being said compromises and rules should definitely be reevaluated often to see what works and what doesn't. You guys have to sit down and talk and find out what's effective for your team. Godbless hope this gives you some ideas. Don't give up! Keep praying and growing closer to God also throughout this process ok.


The only thing we disagree on right now is A) her boyfriend and B) me doing the Love Dare and just let nature take its course. I've literally folded on everything else. She wants me to try by not trying.

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Sometimes the self work, taking time to grow closer to God is all we can do at the moment. I lve learned that also this phase usually tells alot about their love also. Like if they will begin to miss you. Sometimes people need space away from what they think they want, in order to see what they want. Remember also that love isn't forced. If we gotta force it then it isn't love its manipulation. Keep praying for yourself and her and take care of your sanity. Grow closer to God through this ok. Let him heal you.


Day 12 is hard, I have always given in when we disagreed on certain things. He is still away so very difficult Also, he doesn't even fight back, he just keeps quiet

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same with my situation. Keep paying for yourself.


I will give in on everything single thing, if i could only have my wifes heart again, i've told her, no beg her.. Spite all the efforts, i dont feel like winning back her heart yet.. God, pls help!

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im in the same situation
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Winning hearts is a God thing. We have to work on ourselves and genuinely give it to him and let him help. Pray everyday.


Things have really and I mean really turned around for us!!

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Awesome!!!
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AWESOME!!! Soo happy for you....stay the course....finish the Love Dare. Don't just assume it's all ok now...as old patterns can easily be slipped back into if you are not diligent and purposeful.
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that's great! keep going, do NOT stop now! you got this!


I actually did this one a day early. I let him pick where he wanted to eat instead of him always dealing with where I want to go to eat or what is more economical for the kids since they barely eat(toddlers).

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This is great, if you feel about food the way I do, this is a huge step. *Applause* P.S. Know the feeling, ours is 11 months old.


I'm divorced so it was hard to achieve today's task. I sent a text telling her I needed to be less stubborn and put her preferences before mine. I prayed that I will have the chance to prove it. God answered my prayer.



I find this to be a challenge for me.



it was very tough , my wife is very tough and hard , when she talks its rude but I got a little loud ( not what you think) and apologized then bit my tongue and gave in .



Very easy but difficult challenge. I conceded in an area of disagreement. It felt good to do that. The hard part is when I do that, she goes over board to show an upperhand. When it's just difference of opinions. She showed Mercy this time



ordered take out. order messed up but let her pick the dinner she wanted. was a nice evening



we didn't fight about anything today, but I did set up an area in the basement for him to paint his models that is his own space. he absolutely loved it.



I want my wife to know that she will always come first in our lives together. I would walk through fire just tell my wife I love her and need her. Please pray for us! I'm so lost



He wanted to fight 1st thing and I walked away. text and told him to have a great day.didnt say 1 negative thing all day. tonight he has proceeded to twll me everything I do wrong and that I wont change anything. I GIVE UP. IM DONE.



hubbs actually made a list of things we need to talk about, and admitted/brought up he does avoid me with certain subjects. i just said thank you for seeing that. skipped on saying, I told you! LOL



yesterday morning my husband preference was not to have sex with me. it hurt to my core. rejection. I couldn't believe it. he said bc it wasn't fair with him about to be with someone else. I left.

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you need to pray and ask the holy sprit for understanding he will show you if really want to save ur marrige rember you cant change him only the Lord jesus can ask him today.


done



This morning for the first time in a long time I woke up to her making me breakfast. While we were eating she looked at me said sorry for

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Awesomeness! Will pray that God continue lead and direct you... As the movie said, continue let Jesus be at the center
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beautiful way to start the day. happy for you!
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being so mean lately, huge and kissed me. I am so grateful and happy. I know we have more to do but I'm so happy right now.


Today went really well. we didn't have a disagreement whatsoever. other than a play fight about dinner for the rest of the week.. we both are getting back to the teasing each other stage we were in when we first met. loving this!



Because we are separated and she wants space. I haven't messaged her at all even though I really want to and that she messaged me. I so want her here to hold her.



well today was yet another epic fail... we fought over everything... even when I asked simple question.. even tried to walk away but he doesnt let me..



As a godly wife that is submissive in all things, this is standard. Simple but it's not easy. Definitely need the Lord to change one's heart.