The Lovedare

13 - Love fights fair
Mark 3 vs 25 : And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

Talk with your spouse about establishing healthy rules of engagement. If your mate is not ready for this, then write out your own personal rules to “fi ght” by. Resolve to abide by them when the next disagreement occurs.If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.

 

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I don't think she wants to repair our communication right now, so I am doing this by myself for now. My greatest focus with these rules is to try not to hurt her while in conflict, and to hear and listen.



today I thought would be a good day with my husband but I guess not. i think he decide to drink a bit more usual today. I don't look kebit cause he isn't himself when he drinks so I stay out of his way.

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I will try to write down this rules of engagement between her and Me. I will speak to her. Pray that she will be receptive.



dis moeilik. ek is uit die huis geskop my vrou wil niks weet van met my praat of an ons huwelik te werk nie. sy wil net skei dis al in wat sy glo. so ek het n dag boek begin wat ek als in skryf en dan wil ek dit vir haar ge op dag 41



how do I keep doing this when my spouse keeps pushing me away and I am still fairly certain he is entertaining other women? I love him and we are expecting our first child in January

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im on day 13.....and im still struggling. i just feel my wife doesnt want me anymore. anything else i can do?



i really don't know how to do it but i am going to try. i love my husband so much, but for some reason he really doesn't know how to show me except when he wants too. its like being on a roller-coaster of emotions.



God's Got This

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Yes he does!


Tt is a good dare...but I want to wait for a night when he is sober..otherwise it will just be stupid and I will get frustrated

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This is a good idea! You want both you and your spouse to be of sober mind as you progress through the challenges. Lean on God always and keep your head up ok. You guys can do this!


really javing a hard time. My wife and I are separated, dares since day 10 seem to be able to be done if im there or able to talk with her. This is the 4th day in a row I can't complete.

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Also pray and seek council as you go along.
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Read the second part and write out your own rules of engagement, that you think would be acceptable for the relationship.


what do i do when he tells me im to emotional butnhis comments hurt to the core.

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Pray for yourself and your husband to soothe the tensions as well as give yall space to communicate. Also use this time to grow closer to God and put him first in yall relationship.


Does anyone else feel just so disheartened or taken advantage of during this. I feel like I am getting nowhere and my wife has already checked out. jusy using me Prayer just seems to fall on deaf ears. I feel like I'm breaking my own heart.

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If you can see a future through prayer and and Gods council. Just keep fighting and let God know your petitions. Remember the hearts of kings are in the hands of God, how much so your wife. God is the God of all flesh.
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I told mine I loved her today and she said that I must be in denial. and it's fustrating how I don't understand that our relationship is over..:(
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It may seem like a waste, but some words that helped me keep pressing is that God is a relational God and not transactional. During this time he is working even if u dont see, but wants u to truly understand his love. Continue to do the work u need to do to save ur marriage, but place the main focus on him. once u are inline with his love and his will everything will fall into place.
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janinewhitman I've prayed, I've asked others for prayer. I don't feel like walking away from the dare because I refuse to quit. not just for me but for her. I love her more than I think she realizes. I know she's hurt and lost. but so am I. she is my best friend after so much loss she is the one person I can't imagine losing along with our son.
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This is when you need to pray a little bit harder for guidance as well to ask God to warm her heart. You can always come back to this dare later on. I will send prayers your way.


so my husband was kind of rude n had an attitude towards me today. I did my best to stay calm n not show emotions,

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Remain calm and collective and keep praying for strength and guidance. Above all, have faith in Gods work.
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I tried talking about it with him and pretty much got told to grow up. my feelings was not validated. any advice did I choose the wrong words to say


what kind of rules do I need to do I need help

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While that is pretty tough make sure you talk to God about her also. Pray that he shows you the keys and the words to her heart. Whenever we take something for granted we run the risk of losing it. Also tok earn it back we must show true genuine change and earnest difference. We have to reflect the new creature and not the old patterns. God is a master at such things. Pray and put him first as he gives you strength to get through the dates. He will help you.
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ok alittel history I have lost her due to me not giving her the attention she needed I was always on phone looking at FB or whatever else I don't need to be looking at she has come to me and said she has fell out of love with me she cares about me but didn't love like I love her so she is kinda shouting me out I love her so much it breaking my 💓
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Ot basically means what's fair for yall. No yelling, no smart remarks etc etc.


Choose to fight by faith, will never do anything to hurt my wife. Today again told me she will be moving, to clear her head and for her children. I trust God for guidance both for myself and my beautiful wife.. ❤️

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He will guide..amen!


I did this and we keep fighting

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Pray and let God do the guiding.


I asked him if he could talk with me over the phone or after the kids go to bed about doing this and he said I don't know. So I'm in the process of writing them out for myself. On the bright side though he said he did forgive me.

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Well that's still a step in the right direction amen! Thank God even for the small miracles as well as the big ones. Just keep striving and going.


Pretty sure it's over. Just saw my wife's Facebook page and she posted how she isn't someone you find twice. Feeling so defeated.

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my wife posted something similar saying. the right one will give goosebumps to your soul. it made me think and feel there may be someone else and I've lost her. she's been secretive and I've caught her in lies. I haven't called her out to avoid the negativity. but it wears on me.
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Would like to know how it ended. Love my wife deaply, and she also like to post remarks like the mentioned one on facebook. We're in the past i've said i will not hold her in the marriage against her will, today i'm fighting with every inch within me for my wife not to go! Praying to God to touch her heart, as i can't lose her.. 😢
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Don't. If she says she's not someone you find twice, tell her you saw the post and you agree. Tell her that you want to try your best to show her that she means exactly that much to you. That post says: FIGHT FOR ME, I'M WORTH IT. As a woman, I probably would've posted something similar in an attempt to awaken my husband to fight for me.
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So sorry to hear that. Praying.


another day of not hearing from her. I miss her so much. I am.giving her the space she asked for. may have to start this again if she will give us a chance



I thought we might bw making headway yesterday. But today he is back to telling me he iant in love with me and wants a divorce. He ia all over the place. I asked to go to church with him and was told no.Broke my heart



My heart hurts so bad. My husband told me he is not in love with me, and he wants out of our marriage. I've been doing the love dare and it seems to get worse. He has hardened his heart toward me.

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perseverance...
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I am praying for you dear and just remember that the devil is a LIAR and he's wanting to destroy your marriage and keep you in bondage and in fear also remember that when Faith is Involved reasoning is not necessary!


Ive decided that Im going to fight fair by controlling my temper and not speaking out of anger or depression. To also listen intentionally to my wife instead of just hearing her. put ego to the side and admit my wrong.



I have established rules for arguments for myself, don't know if they are going to work with this relationship though. She wants a divorce and not even try to fix our marriage.

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I know that doesn't help much, just wanted to say I'm thinking about you and hope you're doing well
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I hope you're finding peace. whether it be the outcome you wanted or another. I hope peace is coming over you.
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Tonight was the hardest night of my life. We set ground rules for the separation. I really don't like them but its better than nothing
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She came over today and we talked. She's been lying to me about talking with other guys, not wanting a separation but a strap divorce, and that she is unsure if she wants to try at all.


Husbands set the tone. I almost lost my wife and my kids because I really didn't get that. We really don't fight anymore we disagree. But our rule is simple we are on the same team. God's team.

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That's really good!


I can't help but feel like he is always waiting for me to say something wrong so that he can correct me.

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My wife felt like that also. I am not sure why I acted that way but I do know I have changed because of this book and because of God.


Had to wait a day to finish this task, but he set up our Rules of Engagement WITH me!! This has lifted my heart and given me courage to continue this journey!!



i need help with this one.

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Me, too