The Lovedare

5 - Love is not rude
Proverbs 27 vs 14 : He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it will be counted a curse to him.

Ask your spouse to tell you three things that cause him or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do so without attacking them or justifying your behaviour. This is from their perspective only.

 

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I asked my bf but I think ,this might have ended our relationship he been gone a week from me and i feel its the end of us to much damaged at this point



His response was ''What do you think"? I told him I don't know, so if he could tell me then I can work on them. Got no response. He just went back to being cold&quiet. What do I do next. I'm doing this o'r again & he knows it but jst doesn't care.

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please pray more for God to change his heart, continue being kind to him and God will honor His promise


i wasnt gonna tell him i was doing this challenge. but with today i had tok. i called him and he was like what is that. and then i asked him the question. he said.. " oh...im...i gotta get off here." and thats it. seriously what do i do??



question? if hes already told me what he doesnt like do i still ask him again? is that not starting a fight if i keep asking the same questions?



1st is how you could never feel like you could trust me anything I say or was doing was a lie. 2nd, I made you feel like you were never what I truly wanted. 3rd I was hardly ever ez to be around. I always seem pissed



I whatsapped her three weeks ago (she moved out, stay with her parents) Still no reply. Should I email her a list of things I came to know that irritate her, and ask her to pick 3 or add her own?

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Its mainly for yourself, to see what three things you need to change. So yes, make list and send it her, and expect her feedback.Hang in there!


We are not living in the same house so once again I cannot complete the dare for day 5.Will this influence the end result badly?

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There is no excuse not to try for day 5. you can recognize a few without asking and also text or call him or her!
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text and asks or call her


We are not living in te same house anymore, so once again I could not do day 5 either😭 will this influence the end result?

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you can still call or text. state you want to let God work in you in them. You may be facing three from him or her without asking. if no reply I might suggest three of the obvious.


I didn't have to ask. I just noted when he was irritable and what he reacted to. Counted around 5 things today that got him irritated.

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it is good to observe. you may not get an immediate reply. Go with what is obvious. like I might.


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Does it count if you asked and they don't bother to reply??

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if you remember a few, note them.


I am happy that although I knew it I did ask her so that I will learn to listen to constructive feedback even it will hurt feelings for in that way I will grow as a Man.



I hug her and gave her my full attention and affection. I did ask this question and she mentions that I knew it.



I asked my husband 3 things and he told me. He then asked me to list 3 of my own for him. I wasn't expecting that. I'm trying to update the app's diary for today and it isn't working...



today was bad she keeps on telling me to leaf her alone and leaf her i have asked the question and the replay i hot is i dont have to justify my self toe you.... i know i was a bad husband but i do want to change for the better



i asked my wife. she told me the 3. the last killed me, because i knew it would be on the list. ive been feeling the pain from all this. and learning what ive done wrong.



i cant ask my husband. he suffers with depression and a condition called retro active jealousy. so he cant answer



i didn't even need to ask today. She had an outburst and told me what irrtates her about me all on her own.



I asked him and replied Stop asking these things again, you knew about our relationship has big difference and more fights. He said he cannot go back to our relation. Time to move on and respect my decision.

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Relationships take work. from both parties! if you persist in changing he just might see it in you! To give up doesn't solve a thing.


we had a talk and expressed the things that bother us. my issue is he never defends me when others say or do something wrong. like his dad calling me names and showing disrespect. how do i get him to understand how it makes me feel without a fight?



i lied to my husband about past relationships. it was the lies that hurt him. The lies that broke his trust in me. Thats why he hates me now and cant forgive me.



I asked him to tell me 3 things and he didn't want to. He did tell me every single thing i have done wrong. i thanked him for his brutal honesty because i did those things and have admitted to my faults .



Today went great we communicated 2 different things to each other and promise to do better in those areas.



I'm so thankful he asked and replied! First steps to communication & accountability.



what is so wrong with a man needs to be shown love just as much as a woman

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Your right! Keep going! This is Day 5! I have been there gotten past your mindset and went right back years later. Keep a journal of each day. Pray and write down the prayer or prayers. You will return to it.


i guess its to much to ask for them to show love im trying everything thing i can but im not good enough for her

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Your right me either. But God is and you will learn through this if you believe and surrender to him. His love will shine through you. He is real. Just follow these steps by day 18 I started trusting.


my wife wanna go out over night without me. she wanna hide things from me, hide phone calls, messages at night with someone. and wanna do what she wanna do without even speaking with me about.

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Don't know where you are now this is old. I hope you finished the Dare. It's tough not to be in control through the Dare you find out your not. I hope you are ok. If this post goes through my name is on it. Friend my on FB there is only 2 of us.


When doing the Love Dare on someone else without their knowledge, how do you handle it when they don't respond to a direct question day? My SO is Autistic and isnt answering me on day 5.

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This is interesting to me. My step son is autistic also. Day 5 while being important is most likely going to be superficial anyway. It teaches you to own someone elses point of view. To take a back seat. I am sure you can find 3 things that are irritating own those.
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i simply reasked the question letting him know that I wont be upset. that I genuinely want to know so I can better myself. he said hes still thinking on it because he cant come up with anything. reading others answers, this shouldnt surprise me but it does. I would have thought if we were irreconcilable so much that he wants to walk out my door to another woman, he would have a list a mile long of all my flaws and faults. pick any 3 and I would leave him alone.


My husband said im a pathlogical liar, gasligthing and play the victim. Its how he feels about me but i just think he no longer loves me but im still going to make it work.

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mine has called me fat, lazy, and a burder in not so many words. he has also let others call me controlling and manipulative and not stood up for me. last night in a conversation he told me that he doesnt see me as controlling and manipulative to which I responded gently explaining that he has never defended me to those that say that about our relationship.


When I ask my husband the three things he said pathological liar, gasligthing, and playing the victim. I did not reach because i know that its his perception.



Anyone here looking for help with an attachment to pornography?

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yup
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I'm married to someone who just disclosed the recent, long term struggle. it's painful but knowing that's steps to get better are being made helps.
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yes, you are not alone.


this one is gonna be difficult to stomach.



Day 5 : But my question is ; What if he has already told me EVERYTHING that I do that irritates or offends him? It's been so hard to hear, and now I need to ask again? :-/ I already feel defeated and deflated...

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i know exactly how you feel. i am in the same boat. my SO tells me all the time what he hates about me. i could easily make a list with out hesitation. whats worse is i have been really working on fixing my flaws and he doesnt notice at all.


so last night he told me he feels like he's fake with me and that I need to start figuring out how things are gonna go during the divorce. I don't want to lose my marriage but have I already lost it ?

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my husband saidnhe just wants to be himself. and that I blackened his hearts
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Fight for it. Don't give in. Set your mindset that divorce is not an option.


today is extremely difficult , he acts as if I am is roommate or someone he engages with sexually or only when it's convenient for him . which in return makes me feel so unwanted in every way possible. I want to give up !

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we have actually moved from a couple to roommate's with benefits to try to make it for the kids. so I completely understand the feeling. dont give up. once we took the pressure off calling it a relationship, things somewhat improved.


Satan is on it again!! My Wife is under attack and She is entertaining the devil.

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my wife jas yhis look that svRes the crap out of me disturbs .my entire mindset


this is the one that always sets me off course & i stop the dare- 3 times.Not conducive to the goal His reply: i was sure whether to say the truth and fall into that trap or lie so i decided not to answer!" Super hurtful...



this is the one that always sets me off course & i stop the dare- 3 times.Not helpful. His reply: i was sure whether to say the truth and fall into that trap or lie so i decided not to answer!" Super hurtful...



any one have info on how to boost your self esteem and confidence as a man?

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do esteemable things positive affirmation


just sent day 5 the three things i do. i am pretty much sure i know them already but i know when she replys it will confirm it. i was scared to do this.



I texted him around 12pm & he read the message. Around 5:30 he said its been a busy day & he will need to think about it & get back to me. I know last night he texted a girl that he was having an emotional affair w/earlier this year. -L

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emotional affairs hurt way worse than a physical one IMHO. we are on our 4th in 15 years. so I feel this.
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i know how you feel about an emotional affair. my SO had been having one, i thinks its been physical too but i cant prove it. im sorry for you hun.


So day #5 I asked my man what are three things i do that frustrates him about me. He only came up with one answer, my depression.



I didn't do as well as I wanted to today. I felt attacked and commented on it.

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what do you think that you could have done differently?


This doesn't feel right or safe for Day 5. I understand the purpose but I'm not doing this now. Pretty sure I can write them down from our last conflict. Maybe I'll skip and come back.

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Your statement about not feeling safe... is there an underlying issue?


Ask. Takes courage to just listen and not defend yourself, but it's worth it. Did this with my wife last night.



I asked him this question and he asked for time to think about it. still hasn't said anything yet...



I askedy husband this question twice. He refused to answer and said there was nothing although I know he just didnt want to say. How can I make improvements if I do not know what irritates him?

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i wish i had that answer. this honestly is one of the biggest problems in our marriage.


my husband is talking to another woman. it kills me but i know God can change his heart. it hurts i need prayers for patient and strength please

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If your not on 4 too then he is gonna do that with someone else sht you gotta change positions .
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I feel u. my husband and his x wife has been having an affair on 4 the last 4mnths and it's killing me.what am I doing wrong that he wud run back to the very person who left him and broke him. so I helped build him jus so she cud get him bck again. it's tearing me apart


I need prayers I have a feeling my partner is done with me I was mentally sick and said I wanted to break up and said harsh words I pray to God he forgives me right now he won't even talk to me



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It's been a week and I still can't do #5. He doesn't have time to talk with me. :(

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My Husband has a crazy work schedule so when he woke up I laid in bed with a pen and paper and asked him to tell me 3 things and that I'm here to listen to what he says and he needs not to hold back and not to worry about how I'm gonna feel. If you can do a video call then try that. If he feels like there will be an argument just reassure you are just gonna listen and all you need is 5 min


Instead of apologizing for nit mentioning his plans for the day he just said okay when i said he could have just made mention. I feel disrespected and like i don't matter to him by not getting an apology. Like his day well planned out in secret.



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I haven't done this one, my SO is negative when it comes to me, I'd get a very negative response. There's a communication barrier, if speak it turns into an argument, everything i say seem negative to him and there's emotional detachment.



she is in a good mood and I feel like asking her to write down 3 things that irritate me will take us back. Should I skip this part or just go ahead and ask her anyway?

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Ask. Did this with my wife last night. Takes courage to ask and NOT respond or defend yourself. Worth it, though.


I asked him the 3 things that irritated him,but he said can't think of any right now and if he had said anything on an argument was probably him just talking 💩. I need help and prayers.



so i asked my husband 3 things that cause him to be uncomforatable or irritated with me and he said "nothing, youre perfect 😍" which is great.. if it were true (according to our arguments its not) so do i pry or leave it?

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Pray for ease that he may be able to confide. According to husbands our women are perfect mostly, but we can't fool ourselves and not address small challenges. With that being said you know how to address your hubby and get the answers you need, definitely pet him know to try and do the challenge earnestly, if doing by yourself. Tell him you just really want to be more of a team player and that you are definitely requesting honesty in that category. Hope this helps Godbless.


the fact my anger is too much sometimes, that i dont help as much around the house, and that when im mad i take it out on her and the kids. i agree for the most part but working on my anger

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You definitely want to look at what the root cause is for anger and deal with that. Don't be afraid to seek counseling if needed. You don't want to set the wrong example. Especially for your kids they don't listen to us they emulate us. Don't let that become a toxic generational legacy that you pass forward let it end with you. With that being said seek God, pray and ask for him to reveal to you root causes, strategies, and direction. As you grow closer to God he can help you and your family. Do your best to not speak out of anger as words spoken out of anger can destroy someone's inner spirit. Use your words to build not destroy. Pray and ask God to also help you with your communication. With that being said you got this rooting for you!


How do I ask these questions if we have no communication at all?

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Initiate a conversation about anything and work the questions in slowly. Communication is a key factor in a successful relationship. Pray hard for them and let God work His will. I will pray for you.


my wife told me shes has feelings for somone else she wants a divorce. today she tells me she went to her moms, but i found out where the other guy lives n her car is with him.. GOD held me back from going to jail tonight.

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Listen going to jail will solve nothing. It will jeopardize all you have worked to build. Remember people who have nothing to lose will help you lose everything. Don't do it my friend. With that being said continue to push through the challenges and let them transform and renew your mind. As you grow closer to God through this process your eyes will open and mind will be renewed. Let him lead you and bring you to the desired outcome. Jeremiah 29:11. With that being said pray for your spouse also that her eyes are also opened and she may come to deliverance, but by no means should you use anger to solve your problems. I will tell you this even if you did what would make her come back to an angry person. This is why you must be new and process your emotions away from her. Gym, hobbies etc. I know exactly how you feel. I know what it means to not make the right decision on this one and still not get the girl. Trust me make the right decision, finish the challenge, grow closer to God, lean on him and let him work ok. Stay strong. You can and will get through this. Pray for your marriage also bring it to God.


2nd day of Day 5: He still hasn't given me 3 things I do that irritate him. He says, "No one's perfect. We work together to help each other." I guess I'm just beginning to realize what a good man he is. Suddenly, I feel humbled and ashamed.

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What an encourager you are! Thank you.
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Gratitude is a big thing in relationships. Sounds like you have a great guy and he has a good woman who's trying. Just keep striving together and keep God at the head, there is no limits to how far you can go. Sounds like you have a valuable experience going on, being humbled and all that's great, some relationships tend to forget these things. Keep practicing gratitude for the blessing God has given you. I think you guys will do well. Godbless. The challenge can definitely sharpen and better you. Keep going, rooting for you guys.


I am married for 16 years with 4 little kids. My wife wants space to find herself and be happy. She suggested that we seperate for a while. I dont want to do that. There is only a 10% rate of people getting back together. I love her.

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Sorry for the late response. Don't look at the percentage rates, give it to God and remember he always has the last say. Pray for her and take care of yourself and the kids.


what can I do if the woman I love with all my heart, has blocked me from any way of contacting her. We do not live together anymore. is this challenge still possible?

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It is I would say in the process of self reflection definitely think back and what were the things she complained about the most the changes she wanted you to make. Were they valid did they hold weight if so work on them. Also remember this dare is to get you closer to God and bring about a change in self. Hopefully she will also notice the difference. Keep praying and praising God for your family. Have a blessed day sir!


5: he didnt answer bc he didnt want to end our day on a potentially sour note. I'll ask again and soften the approach of my request. leaving the door open to tell me how i can love him better is still progress

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Tis true continue to definitely seek God as well. Sounds like you guys are heading in the right direction. Lack of conflict is always a bonus. He loves you and wants to savor the day thats great. Also ask God for his council and to help yall communicate effectively so ultimately you can still learn what it is and make the changes.. great job!


My wife does not want to give me three things that I make her amgry with or irritate her. saying that she does not want to start an argument. Ill just make them myself for now. This is probably one of the 3 things.

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Way to push through hope you guys are doing better.


He still haven't gotten more of his stuff. Day 5 and he continues to want to leave and go on his way. I tried to call but no answer. I will continue to fight for us in the power of prayerS for it is His thy will be done!!

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Amen


Today has been hard. I'm am on day fine and have been struggling. today our can broke down and the situation has been putting stress on our relationship.

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Totally understandable, definitely pray to keep the tension down. Don't let this be the deciding factor that roughs up the foundation you are trying to reestablish. Ask God for help during this time, especially with smoothing the conversation between you two.


my wife says I lost her trust. I got rid of all social media. I only message coworkers and my children. how can I gain her trust back without her feeling like I'm checking in all the time?

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Unfortunately trust is earned over time. Start off by asking God for forgiveness, after that work on yourself. In time your sincerity will show to her. Prayers your way.


we do this all the time. but today i took a step back and didnt demand so much attention and told him i know he needs his time and to play his game to get lost. his gaming is his release. the look on his face said more than enough

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Awesome comprise.


hey all i pray for peace in all your hearts. question, My wife and I live in seperate homes. She doesnt open up to me. i fear her heart is closed to me. how would I complete this days challenge, what do you all suggest?

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it is the day 5 challenege, my car is broke down and can't get into town. i have ideas, however i wonder if there was anyone qith the same situation as mine.


what is this verse trying to say i dont fully understand.

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Proverbs 27:14 in the Crossway study Bible i have says in the footnotes: loud voice...early in the morning. friendliness can seem obnoxious to a neighbor, even if being sociable, one should be tactful... i hope this help
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umm wrong approach. Work your way into the topic. If you directly approach him, you'll wind up in a war. That's something you're trying to avoid. I will pray for you on this matter.
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Ask your spouse to tell you 3 things that you do that gets on their nerves without responding or attacking them.


questioning his decisions making assumptions about him/those decisions overt support for what he wants to do at least he answered.

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This is great now you guys can begin the work of figuring out why you do this to him and what is the reasoning behind it. I would also say pray that God gives you clarity as to the root cause.


She loves scents and oils, so I went to Bed Bath and Beyond to get her some lotion, shower gel, pillow mist,and even massage oil. she really appreciated it. The sincere smile on her face meant everything. This was a thoughtful dare.

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Very well done. Amen


she said I don't listen I hear what I want to hear. I don't Think sometimes and she has to talk to me like a kid don't do this or that

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Ok
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*do*
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Communication is a strong issue in a bad marriage. As spouses we "hear" what they so but do we actually "listen". Set time aside and gave a conversation and listen. Pray for guidance.


I've been very hesitant about this one....my husband gets very defensive over everything and takes everytjing as a personal attack...

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Like Jane said down bottom work up to this in a conversation. I would go one further and say to pray God goes before you and calms the storm before you begin to speak and ask. Prayer is very powerful especially in this. Give it patience and allow it to work. Godbless..


well this one was probably the most disheartening so far. This morning she said it was too early to think that much. then this evening she said I'm not ready to deal with all of that right now.

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Sometimes it's easier to work your way into the conversation instead of a direct approach. Work on the next dare and come back to this one later. Prayers ur way.


It's been 2 days since I asked... No answer no response.. Don't know what to make of it. I have my own ideas of what he might say but I want to hear it from him.

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I find this true about my spouse as there is almost never a response or when there is it's about something completely different.
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do I wait for his response or continue with the next dare?
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You don't want to force this response, pray on it and let God work. Try to practice patience.


I am seeing my husband trying but he is still putting her first and he said that leaving her is wrong. I want to make my marriage work so bad, everything hurts. His response to the dear are my reactions base on his actions towards me.

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Definitely bring your husband up in prayer before God. Let the Lord appeal to him and remind him of his vows. Prayer is definitely going to be the best key in this situation. Also make sure you take time to also rest in his presence, you don't want to lose yourself in the process. Remember to also make sure you take time for your health throughout this as well mentally, spiritually, physically etc..


Today was tough. It was very hard not to respond in anger to his comments, but I did, thankfully...

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just keep praying for him that's all you can do God loves him just like he loves you so always remember that it's not easy to do these love dares but it's important don't understand what God is doing I never forget God will take care of it in the end I will encourage you watch fireproof the movie it's a good movie


I awoke to this challenge and kindly and respectfully asked. I have not yet received a response. I do hope I get and answer be it painful or a not. Either way I will work this a gracefully as I can.

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I agree with Colby to a point, work your way into the conversation, just don't bluntly open up a discussion. That can and most times bring up a defense mechanism.
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You want the most honest answers on this one as the truth will show you exactly what to talk about and work on.


Today went well!!

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Amen!


she did and I understand. but she has took a big step and came home. I was so excited and blessed. with God, prayers, faith hope and love.

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Amen
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Amen!


Morning. I really need private assistance. Please help me

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How can we help?


I did this today and the answers were not what I expected.

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What do you mean?


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I asked my husband and he didn't answer. I waited a few min and rephrased. All he would say was he didn't want to think about it. After 9 yrs, he doesn't want this anymore. I pray daily that God will bring him back to me.

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God can according to his will. Put God first and ask him to give yall counsel and soften his heart so yall may be able to communicate better.


Sending my wife my nightly email, we're separated. I'm not expecting this to go over well. Every step so far has seem to blow up and triggered her. Do these steps every make things worse? Feels like it is. For clarification, I was unfaithful to her.

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Remember these steps are clarifying who you are and making you a better person. Just keep pushing through. Pray that God definitely softens her heart. Pray God also teaches you to love. Through this process.


I'm really scared to do this. My S.O. is verbally and emotionally abusive. He lashes out and berates me all the time over nothing. Not sure how to proceed.

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Definitely pray to God for council to also soften the heart for him to be able to see that you are making an effort also. Lean on God not your spouse through this process and let him work. Also pray his purpose in the relationship.
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Do it in a sutle way. Strike up a conversation and gently work it into the discussion. If it gets heated, change the discussion and skip the dare to a later date. Pray hard


why does this have to be so hard. my wife's response to this one was only one thing and that's the fact that I won't except that she is done and doesn't want me to be her husband anymore. any advice is appreciated

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Stay with it and let God work his will. Prayers


Waiting for my husband to get home from work so I can do my dare but I pray to God that he is at work and not with the other woman. It breaks my heart. My kids are starting to notice something is wrong and it makes me so sad.

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Yes ma'am its God I promise.. I would probably be too.. lol keep pushing and praying amen.
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thank you so much for your support through all of this you are the main one that replays and truth is if it isn't for you kind words and support I'd probably be in a much darker place
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During this process I wouldn't even focus on the other partner. Clear your mind and focus on you and the kids (I know easier said than done) trust me drop that load. Pray more put God first in Jesus name. You will begin to see changes in you from the Most High as this is a time that will help you to regain strength also specially for the kids. Perfect time for them to get to know the Lord even if they don't, last but not least pray before he gets home that God goes before you and that way yall can have peace during your dare. Rooting for you ok. Stay strong and in prayer, teach the kids to pray if you can perfect time to keep them strong and show them how to handle life in a pinch also..you got this mom!


Waiting for my husband to get home from work so I can do my date but I pray to God that he is at work and not with the other woman. It breaks my heart. my kids are starting to notice something is wrong and it makes me sad.

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the kids are already starting to notice because they have been asking me question and it breaks my heart because they begin to cry and say we are a family and family sticks together... so this makes it even harder for me. I still do everything for my husband cook, clean, wash and etc. and when he comes home he has everything but then it breaks my heart because he is messaging with the other woman and he will go out side to call her. He wants to stay living together even if were separated for the kids and because we are still paying on the house we bought together and to keep it as normal as possible but I dont know if in my heart I can do that.
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they are 11 and 6
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*put*
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If anything at all stay strong for your kids. Keep praying to out love back unto his heart. If I'm not being nosey, how old are the kids ?


I did not know what God has planned for my life. I will continue to trust Him all the days of my life. I can only use this as a devotional now but there will be victory in sacrifice. love you God

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God will lead just trust!


my spouse said my memory, attitude, and my slick remarks that drives him crazy I told him that's your perspective and opinion and didn't get mad at all and without attacking him.

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great job guys.
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Sounds like you guys are making progress..as well as you are becoming better with constructive feedback. That is a really good attribute to have when working things out. Make sure yall are both listening to each other and making improvements as needed without sacrificing your personality. Remember a relationship is still compromising. Great job by the way rooting for yall. Keep praying!


my spouse said my memory, attitude, and my slick remarks. I told him that's your perspective and opinion and didn't get mad at all.

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looks like a positive thing. Prayers ur way


see wat happens tomorrow for this one will update



self confidence I rush into things road rage



well yesterday was a fail 😩 praying today is better

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Thank God he gives a new day and great is His grace and faithfulness for each day. Keep pressing on ☺️.


ohhh day 5.... my husband makes it a point to DAILY remind me what drives him crazy, & yes, it does irritate me and I somehow always make excuses. I ask "why haven't I changed these things yet? I pray and try!" but nothing changes 😩

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tha ks. yes defending myself is what always happens and I need to just learn to pause and think and apologize
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Yes, it can be hard hearing the negatives about yourself. Take ownership of it. Approach it this way: Accept- "Thank you for sharing, I açcept that I ...." Forgiveness- "I am sorry that my actions have made you ......, do forgive me." Action: "I will work on......thank you for being patient." Do not try to defend or justify your actions. Remember you can change through Christ who gives you the strength and ability to do so. Work on one thing at a time. You can do this. :)


i can already see that this one is gonna get somebody's feelin box hurt 🙄

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I think this is one of those times that God tells us to be weary of our emotions. Whike they feel real, we need to pay attention to the other person. there a verse somewhere that says something like "if it bothers your neighbor, then you must cease doing it".
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I feel that way too, I feel like my feelings are going to get hurt.


Was planning on doing Day 5 but my emotions last night caused a tense talk that has me feeling like I've caused so much grief that I may never succeed in reconciling to where we once were.

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The goal isn't to be where you once were, but better than before. Rely on God not feelings and let him change you both. He can make things better than they were.


Finished Day3. Day4 tomorrow, but this Day5 on Thurs will be hard. I already know what's caused our marriage to be on the rocks now and I'mworking on it. Not sure how it'll go when I ask this question. She may not answer or there may be more tension.

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Bring it up as a casual conversation instead of direct questioning. You may be surprised.


Day 5 no response at all being ignored

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Continue along, as things get better, and yes they will get better, the task will arise on its own. Prayers your way.


Anyone can "hear" what is being said but the key us to "listen". Yes it may hurt, it make you mad, but it is a hurdle one must get past to move ahead. Key is communication.



I couldnt complete this, he avoids me in the house.. when I walk in2 a room his in he leaves.. or he walks into my room to smoke but doesnt say a word he totally ignores me do I start from day 1 again?

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pray and try again. Don't not skip this step. its us the first step if breaking down the barrier of hatred between the 2 ppl
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No you pray and perservere and push forward.


so tonight was tough, and a tough pill to swallow. she said 1.disrespect , 2 dismissive to her parenting,3. lieing"hideing things. I said talk down too/ yelling,2.demanding change but won't give repeat for me to work on, 3. lieing"hiding things"



I did this today and still no answer. not even as much as looked at the message. still no phone calls

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pray, pray, pray... good thing God always answers and it doesn't require technology!


commenting on her memory, need for acknowledgement, saying umm..

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I also forget easily. The problem is, we don't choose what we remember. Which means she is probably irritated by this herself, possibly feeling hopeless and unable to control herself to some extent. This is bad enough without someone commenting on it


he told me and I didnt attack him. pray for me... my jealousy can be out of control. weve been together 15 years not all easy, we are still healing. great lesson!



my day 5 is going to be on Father's day not sure I want to hear this on my day



Don't expect to get an answer but I asked and of course since he was mowing lawns all day I got the "I'm tired". We did exchange a few words a couple days ago so bruises are still there but hopefully we can get through this.



This dare is buy far the hardest one I've had to do. She asked me why. I responded with So I can have a better understanding of what I need to work on in me. All I got after that's was stop.

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I need ppk to watch the movie Fireproof, only then will you get the full understanding of The Love Dare.
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and I also told her it was to work on myself to heal and be a better person. I will wait and see and just keep pushing forward. prayers up for you!!
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I got the same thing from my wife this morning. she asked for a divorce back on June 4. she has made it clear that there is nothing I can do to change her mind. so when I asked her this she was very annoyed. basically saying there is no point.


She didn't respond at all, I pray she starts talking to me.

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Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV. If he is willing, there is a technique called canoeing. Someone gives a short complaint; I hate when you ___. The other then responds by repeating what the first said; You say, you hate _repeat_. Then say why this bothers, the other person must repeat why it bothers, and then what is expected to fix the problem (All things are repeated so keep sentences short).Both have time to talk and both are forced to listen. Works wonders
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Keep trying, no matter what the circumstances, a marriage is always worth saving. Often, persistence from one side is how things get going again
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keep trying and I'll be praying for you my friend


He gave me 1. me thinking I know what he is thinking, 2. overfilling his dinner plate, 3. giving him the remote when he sits to watch TV with me. Mine were 1. The lack of communication, 2. The secrets, 3. Acting like nothing happened

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that's hard. my ex wife rejected and threw away any gifts and kind gesture I have made until recently she gave me the privilege of allowing me to help with some yard work that I had long put of when we were married. not saying she will take me back but it's a step in the right direction. keep trying. don't give up.


I asked what 3 things irritated him about me and he was gentle, but he was honest when he listed them. Then he surprised me by asking me what 3 things irritated me about him. I took that as something positive.

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praise God


I texted him this question and he is yet to respond. I hope he does. he typically shies away from such questions. I feel he is kind of accepting me the way I am, but I really want to know so I can grow. until then today's dare would be incompleted.



The problem is he is abusive and mean and blames me fuf everything.

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Kiss his hands. If he hits you, kiss his hands somewhere during the day and tell him you love him. You can only hit someone (even with words) who responds with love for so long
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this dare is for self reflection. yes they may be mean at first but if you 100% commit yourself to the 40 days I promise you'll see a change in how things are. if you are doing this challenge to change them it wont work. you have to let them see a change in the way u see things and how you react and then they will hopefully want to follow your example


He actually asked what the dare was today on his own. He took the initiative to want to talk about the dare first which was extremely surprising because I was scared he would think this when thing is stupid.



the 3 things that she said all had to do with my mouth or my attitude. Praying for help with these.



My husband first said no way. then asked why I wanted to know. then ended with only if you tell me 3.

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sounds more positive then the reaction I received. I think that he might want to work on himself to.


To be honest my wife has already divorced me. the response I received really hurt. she wasn't wrong though. hopefully when people say it's never to late they are right. I suppose worst case scenario it's never too late to work on myself.



Took almost a week to get a response. I thought they would be horrible but it's all things I can manage. just bad habits praying for the best



he had a list of things but all of them I was aware of. but now hearing him say them I felt a little embarrassed but also empowered to change those things



Asked her but she said she accepted all my flaws because its what makes me, myself.



so I started today as asking he didnt want to talk,but be with friends so I told him things I would like to change to better us and he got upset.so I'll try again later in the day



Really nervous about this dare for today. I don't even know how to go about asking my husband this because we barely talk and it's seems when we do it turns into and argument. I'm afraid I'm going to break down and cry.



Really nervous about doing this dare. Don't know what to expect.

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I'm anxious to have this discussion with my husband later. I read recently about an elderly married woman who was going to make a list of 10 of the things her husband did that drove her crazy. and when he did one of those things she would overlook it and say he's lucky that's on the list. the cool thing was she never actually made the list but always said that after he did something that annoyed her. they had been married over 50 years. I definitely look at my husband differently today because of this simple act.


I asked him and he wouldn't say so I just wrote done some stuff that ik that he's said before



he asked me to stop talking to my male friend so much, to work on how headstrong I am in serious talks, and to fold the laundry rather than leave it in the hamper or dryer



i just feel like there's nothing I do will make him happy



what are you suppose to do when ur spouse says u do nothing like clean,mop,take care of the yard, don't do laundry or nothing.

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mop, help take care of the yard, and do some laundry. These are doable things! :)
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That's a great start! Now you have a direction. You can clean more,


im gonna try this today we'll see how it goes



ok first and foremost....I had to build up the nerve to even ask this. I asked him and he did not want to talk about it. so we moved on. I did not get upset or become emotional.



i will try this one today, hopefully my wife doesn't shut me out like she usually does. Communication is the most important thing we have lost in these 10 years of marriage

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I understand that my wife and I have not communicated well for the last 5 years and the last 2 have been the worst. so I'm trying to take the extra mile and hope it works out.


this day was ok I guess. I suppose I can't complain to much.



I don't know how much longer I can give everything to him when he doesn't even notice me.



He took one bite from the edge then set the plate aside for over an hour while he played his phone game and just ignored it. I have been putting in all this effort day after day, month after month, year after year.



I cooked him a special breakfast with foods that I can't eat. Pancakes with sweet fried plantains, bananas and mangos with homemade butter caramel cinnamon syrup.



I was doing fine on this one. But I fell apart and yelled and cried about something else.



this one is very tough



I just don't know what to do or how to over come this one it's a tough one.



I'm still tuck on this one cause everytime I try to discuss things like this ith my fiance it turn out to be an argument

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me and my husband wrote them down for each other on this one.
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if you focus on listening and not defending yourself or discounting what he says it'll be easier to stay out of an argument


My husband just says that I should already know. I think he has found someone else at work where he spend 13-15 hours days. If he wont actually talk to me then what am I supposed to do?



this was surprisingly easy to digest, we are recovering from my infidelity so when I asked him this question I really did this while listening intently without commenting. When our partners feel they are heard they communicate better.



It went well at first coz he also asked me to tell him 3 things but it ended with him expressing his regret over marrying me. It hurts soo bad to hear that given another chance he would have been single 😭. It's rough yal

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so sorry to hear that. praying for peace and wisdom.


This was a hard thing for me to do. I'm a very prideful man, and asking was humbling. My wife thought I was kidding, and I had to convince her I truly wanted to know. I'm still waiting for her response.



I got two out of three. the hubby just wants to brush stuff under the rug like his past life. maybe I'm fighting an uphill battle but I must forge ahead.



Today i asked my wife & I got no response.I hurt her so much over the years that dont think she will ever forgive me.....but I have faith.Its frustrated but i must have patience because its all in Gods time



Today i asked my wife & I got no response



Today went amazing truly the best day in my life in a long time. I wanted so bad to carry it over into tonight but I feel like a failure.



This was very challenging for me because one of my faults is the need to always defend myself but I sat and listened to what he said without any expression or comments. When he was done I said thank you.It was truly amazing.

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congrats on being able go do it. listening with an open heart and silent mouth is tricky. prayers all works out for you both


how can I do this dare if my husband is no longer living with us and rarely talk to me except if it concerns our kids.

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maybe try email or just a simple text with the question. hopefully his heart will be softened and he'll reply


day 5 is a tough one. I'm just tired of conversations turning into arguments

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that's why I'm still stuck on this one. everytime I try to discuss things like this it turns into a bad argument


this was hard. but I found out were fighting over sex literally. I just had surgery and became menopausal so things are different but I guess I do t give him enough sex. nevermind the changes in my body those don't matter



this will be hard to do without starting an argument because if even ask in a loving why he will blow up and say there you go with those stupid questions



Guys: how do y'all react when your wife seems to not want you to even touch her? I'm trying to stay calm and rational, but inside it just burns me up...

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Hi there. it is really difficult I know. I have gone through the same with my husband, we have only recently started getting to touch each other. it took a lot of time and effort and most importantly praying to stay positive and sane. Just believe and still show kindness, it will happen eventually but in Gods time, not yours.


I asked my wife the question. says she don't sit around thinking about that..I asked her again if she'd think about.. said that's one thing that irritates her..I won't stop asking. seems just on day 4 things are getting worse than better.

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Before you are blessed with a rainbow you will be blessed with the storm.


I tried to open up and talk and it went horrible, it made things worse than better.



what if I already know what irritates him? we've had this conversation before. this is a little tough one especially when your spouse has no idea that you're doing this. I'm not sure if I can complete this today

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try opening up about what your doing. I had to just to form the question or it seemed out of No where. still doesnt make it easier but definitely gives context. prayers


this was a hard day. been trying to push through. felt the urge to try and defend myself but i held back and letter her vent it out. gave me some things to think about though



My spouse refuses to respond.



please pray for my wife and I. this Love Dare is teaching me that I know nothing about love and it may be to late to do something about. heart breaking!

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that's exactly how I feel. I'm he at waiting on a call to get a house and move out, I love my wife with all I have and I won't make her love me


please pray for my wife and I.



so, I asked him.. he said it rude to comment, he loves me just the way I am. he did agree w one thing I do, but still wouldn't go farther and says he doesn't want me to change even for him

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thats how I feel about my wife, she is perfect. its just me that is the issue


I love my gf so much and .we dont fight we communicate .were honest and faithful..but we do have small issues and I know that prolly normal ..I just have to be patient cuz I never want to loose her ORBIT



I didn't have to ask, he told me everything that he didn't like about me and I just listened. 😔



in need of lots of prayers today. its the first day my husband will be at the house since he left on the 1st. he is still leaning towards divorce. I have faith in God and our marriage we can work through this

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with God and you both working at it ia a good combination


pride will make this uncomfortable however the willingness to be transparent,receptive, and repentive is priceless



this one scares me somewhat... but ill be doing this tonight.

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I'm doing this one tonight. I will need The Holy Spirit to keep me from becoming defensive


Asked my wife but she is going out tonight with her best friend. said she would let me know. I am worried about her going out since we are not living together right now. I'm in my own head



I think I k ow everything, I'm argumentative, and I think the lesser of him



i sat with him last night and let him talk. He got everything out in the open and still is wanting a divorce. Im broken still and he told me to grow up and get over it. Im losing my faith because he says he is a godly man but treating me otherwise.

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have you ever heard of hope restored? we are going ourselves in 3 day's. its through Focus on the Family. look into it... I have figured out enough to know that all of our problems are heart issues in each one of ourselves. my husband and I each came into this marriage with heart issues from our own lives before and new ones we created since marrying each other... get the" 9 lies that will destroy your marriage" my husband is a psychologist with a PhD... this has been a game changer for us. we each have our own copy of it. praying for you.
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I feel you completely on this one. My husband is saying the same thing.


Eating Habits



He says everyday he wants a divorce but im sticking to this. I listened to him and then wrote him what I needed to do and committed to do for the next 30 days if he would just let give me my million and 1 chance. please keep praying for us.

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I will pray for you and your marriage stick with the love dare and don't quit
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I will pray for you....


if we fail do we start over or just try again tomorrow?



second time around not much hope , but still love her and pray



Mine was watching the ( Netflix ) while driving and eating dinner.Valid point conversat more. I didn't use to do this she was always on phone for the last 10 years I picked up phone and she set hers down and I never noticed

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thank you the next 2 days are a little challenge
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I am praying for you and your family


so I have asked this, he always tells me the same things... he thinks when I cry it's because I'm looking for attention, he can't stand that I don't take better care of myself physically, and he said I can't keep a job, but he wants me at home...

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I hope so, seeing this through is the only hope I have left for our marriage...
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maybe you guys can further this conversation later. mine didn't want to discuss them that night but as time has went on I used them as talking points


I asked. he said starting a fight? didn't answer me. but I genuinely asked



This is my 2nd 40 days love dare in a row and I can see small breakthrough, I can hug her and kiss her now, one instance we had sex after many months of not fighting, however she still keep saying that she want separation and divorce.

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I really don't know what to do and having difficulty to trust the Lord, I'm pushing this on my own rather than God do the works.


hes been playful and sweet the last two days and honestly it scares me some.... but I keep praying everyday. we have our good days and bad but I won't give up.



mine were that I dwell in money, I'm needy bedroom my anxiety, and he feels I want too much sex. since I had to receive there wasn't much conversation.



I keep trying but she wont tell me I am going to have to skip this one.



being it was Christmas day, I choose to skip this one and put it on the burner for another day.



I did this today through text. I was nervous bc he hates talking about emotions with me most of the time. guess I'll see what happens!



my husband said that the only thing he would say is I'm too friendly and I always speak on a level 10 there is no low volume at all

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What does "too friendly" mean? Christ was friendly to all during His entire ministry, even to those who sought to take His life. As for the loud volume, that is something that bothers a lot of people, myself included. What is the reason for choosing high volume? Can you make adjustments to lower volume to keep peace? Humility comes to mind. You can do this. Praying for you.


difficult to not speak being that my bad habit is getting the last, if not i feel defeated



Done, went well. Kept my mouth shut and only listened, after thinking what my wife said it acctually made sense.

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Great job listening.


attempted to do this dare today. Was reminded of the long message she sent telling me she wants a divorce. she only see's me as our daughters father and nothing more. this hurts but I will keep going. Its for me!

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That is something. There was a bond when you two came together to bring your daughter into this world. Stick with it. You can do it. Praying for you.


was a little rough to not justify, but he then opened up and asked me to give 3 back. 😲



how can i talk to my wife if she doesn't even want to talk back... and I've been trying everything.... praying for help



how can i talk to her if she does not want to



The hardest part was putting my ego away and actually listen to what she had to say. I know you can't undo what is done but I can definitely learn and get better from it. I pray that God hears my prayers and can help heal my wife's heart.

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proud of you


Wow! This was hard! Then he asked me the same about him and it sparked a long, deep,calm heart felt conversation. Still a long way to go, a start!

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👌


I've asked my wife and her response was that she wants us to get through marriage counseling first because she wouldn't want to answer based on how she's feeling now.



I asked my spouse this. she responded today. not communicating, no affection, feeling unwanted and under appreciated. I responded back with thank you. I have lacked in all these. God help me through this.

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good place to start. prayers!


I ask my girlfriend this. She reluctant to give an answer. Almost as if she didnt want to hurt. I feel her pulling away and I love her, but I'm not sure if i can save the relationship. Would it be better just to let her go?

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As a person that had every reason to not try, my wife and I are trying again even though f h she moved out and rejected me for weeks. if you think about ending it it will be ended. where you put your focus is what will become true


Oh my its a doosy



I have asked my husband this question and he told me told me that he has to think about it. Dont know if its a good thing or a bad thing? still waiting for his answer.



This one was extremely difficult. His 3 things turned into 10 things.

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Stay committed. it will be explained later. Stay the corse.


This is probably the hardest task. Love shouldn't be rude, or negative, yet in my relationship it has become just that.

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Believe me I get it. Always wanting to say and go right back at them when they come at you. I'm still there and trying extremely hard to hold my tongue.


So she wants no communication whatsoever. How do I complete this if I can't even message her? We do not see each other at all



This one is going to be extremely hard. I had an arrair 4 years ago. And to this day she still holds onto it.

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Luke 6:37
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Through the days you will be relearn what forgiveness is day 25 is about forgiveness. But the whole dare is really about God's forgiveness for us. Everyday is hard pray for forgiveness pray for your spouse let go of your sins because that is what hindering their forgiveness for you. You are not defeated because God isn't and will never be defeated.


she tells me every day without me asking. I'm working on me, but I have a hard time being reminded of where I am inadequate on a daily basis



well I messaged him. he ignored me.



The women, hiding things and lying about things.



I have to learn to not be so worried when I don't hear from him



i did not complete this one. i already know his thoughts on this

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I knew my spouses response. I asked her anyway. and said thank you for telling me. still doesn't hurt to ask.


not doing this one. I will not willingly open the door to his attacks

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if you dont this may not help you better yourself. I knew my spouses response. but asked anyway. and responded back with a thank you. you have to be committed. I know itsbhard, it is for myself too.


funny thing is she freely told me something that I do that I didnt realize I was doing. now I can chnage that.



Only response I got was "questions like these." But I know some other things hes said in the past. so I'll work on those.



I said three things. He said that he only had one thing. That I don't listen. I hear that. A lot. Jesus, give me ears to hear. Make me quick to listen. Slow to speak. In Your Name I pray. Amen.



Oh, Lord! THIS is terrifying!! Jesus, help me do this right!!

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it gets harder i am on day 20 stay the course


well before I started this dare he told me the things that drive him nuts. I speak b4 i think, I take my frustration from work out on him, and im too quick to overreact. this dare has been helping with those things so im working on them



1. When I bring up certain topics with others 2. When I am confrontational with others 3. She feels like she is last place on my list of priorities, and my phone takes precident over her.

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Seems like fixing number 3 will change the first 2. I made my wife my last priority for years. I really didn't think I did but I did.


M - i asked him. First thing was, that i shouldn't push him to do things. He didn't tell me any other things, but complaining surely is on the list. I am on it!



M - i will do this today and report back.



Truth be told, I have a protection order against me from my husband... that I have been breaking in order to be with him and our two kids. I pray daily for God to heal my marriage and family. Now all I can do is pray and stay away!

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Why do you have a protection order? If he is been violent, please stay away. Then he needs jesus, not you.


my husband thought about me: 1. You talk too much 2. You like stupid things/you easy to manipulate.

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That sounds kind of mean. :(


It is part of the process. It is better your spouse tells you about things that need attention than Yeshua/Jesus. We want to have a clean heart and renewed Spirit and a renewed mind.



yep, still haven't been able to ask this one... skipping it for now! I gotta keep going forward and not get stuck!



Ok I'm taking a really hard time asking my husband this. I feel like I'm not going to be able to handle his answers. Help!

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When he says something you don't like, instead of attacking try asking him what exactly he means and what how he'd like to improve that. Try thinking this is not about you (at that moment) but that he is talking about someone else.


eerdere jaren aan André gevraagd. Komt weinig uit. Als hij boos is noemt hij dingen die hij later ontkent. Als hij rustig is weet hij het niet... Ik denk dat ik wel drammerig kan zijn.



6. distracting from conversation 7. leaving the conversation



5. fighting about touchy subjects, money, ex and children.

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I hear you on this one


1.Complaining 2.Accusations 3.The Phone and the watch 4.Not feel like had freedom 5.How to use the kitchen

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You should listen to talks by the gottman institute (dr john gottman) . He is describing the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse in relationships... It is probably hard but good if you can improve. I have to do too.