The Lovedare

7 - Love believes the best
1 Corinthians 13 vs 7 : Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

For today’s dare, get two sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a few minutes writing out positive things about your spouse. Then do the same with negative things on the second sheet. Place both sheets in a secret place for another day. There is a different purpose and plan for each. At some point during the remainder of the day, pick a positive attribute from the first list and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.

 

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I feel like I'm being rejected so far by my wife. I'm committed to completion. I believe she feels like I'm just sucking up to her by her little laughs when I step up to help. I push onward in hopes God will change my heart and hers.

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How did it turn out? Im feeling the same way. i know mentally consistency will be key but that doesnt change that my heart and her heart hurts right now. im really trying to just be in the moment and not look to far ahead and just hope for the best. Faith without hope is vain.


Candise is beautiful, is a good mother wife and care giver, she always trys her best at everything she does. she is mean when shit don't go the way she wants it has high anxiety and doesn't do anything for it, and cares what people think to much.



I was telling her thank you and she wasn't interested in hearing me. sucked her teeth and told me move. at this point I think it's best I stop trying bcus she has changed from that humble person that wants to communicate and work things out.

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what you're seeing may not be permanent change. what you're seeing might be someone who feels so unsafe talking to you, they aren't capable of listening. you gotta decide to keep going and be earnest in your attempt.


My wife filed for divorce. I hurt her so very much. I pray to God she'll change her mind. I'm not sure if I should dispute the claim for divorce? She is capable of putting a restraining order if I keep contacting her. What must I do?

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my wife told me today that she is done and she wants out... I still love her so much and I am praying to God that she will change her mind and our love and marriage will be restored because I want to do right by her and take good care of her heart and welfare.


how Can I give benefit of thé doubt if I have palpable proufs of some things wrong??



please pray for my husband to fight everything I do to show him my love and how much I love him he's lost his desire to live for his passion



24 positive and almost 8 negatives so far



today was the worst so far my wife threten me with a restraining order as im doi g everything in my power to save what is to save i wil not gif uo ans i will take say by day some day she will lwarn that i realy do lovw her.



My comment here is not only about day 7 specifically but rather is me asking for prayer that God will give me the strength I need to be what I need to be for both myself and my wife



I dont want to give up nor quite trying!



I'm at Day 7 today and it is really going well. I had 22 positive listings compared to 4 negative listings towards my spouse. This challenge allows me insight into my own destructive behaviors and making changes accordingly.

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Good job! Keep things positive!


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i placed a court order on my wife as she called the police on me and lied furthermire she alsobresponded with a court order that was untruthful. i was shocked on what she stated. i will keep our msrriage in prayer as i have lefy my home sadly

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my wife today caed the police and we were havingba heated discussion about our sons health. due to noy liking my trsponse she cried wolf to the police that i abused her. i was asked to leave and well im speechless on her dishonesty

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I'm on Day 7 today and so far it's going great. I had 22 positive listings compared to 4 negative listings. I appreciate having insight into my own behaviors and making necessary changes. 😊
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people don't change. we are just doing the same things over and over. complacent and resistant to change. my partner wanted me to do this challenge and they are the one that has not made the effort to continue daily.



I'm done with this challenge. no use fighting for a marriage he does not want to be in anymore. And honestly, I'm not willing to share my husband with his x and he made it very clear if he stays he will not stop seeing her. so I'm done, I'm out

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now that's its been a month, just curious where your relationship is now?
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Hello Did God Stop Running or Fighting for Us, Even up to the End and After, Get Closer to God during all This, God's Will and Plan will Show after all your Going Thru, Work On You Getting Closer to God do ur Best and Leave the Rest up to God


My partner feels I am too hard on her and that I do not encourage her. but I feel if I don't tell her the truth no one would. it's getting me sick and feeling like letting her be and allow faith to take its course

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Well remember that in this situation she's your partner, you don't want to treat her like a child or a daughter. I know you mean well but remember that tact and timing is everywhere. Like a wise person once told me also never underestimate the power of a seed. Say something once that she needs and allow it to grow. With that being said yes, encourage your spouse don't tear her down not even in truth. You want to use the truth to build her up and there is a big difference. Also pray for your family and grow closer to God to show you how to love his creation better.


Day 7: I'm happy to report my list of positive things abouty husband is longer than my list of negative things about my husband.

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Awesome. Great observation!


I'm on day 7 and the last couple days I have felt like giving up. there alot of fights going on in our relationship because of our only car breaking down and I have been feeling like I have hit rock bottom.I don't know if I should continue.

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Finish this dare even if it's only for you. Keep in mind that prayers and faith are the 2 key ingredients here. Sending prayers your way.
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my best advice is to continue. continue for yourself if you cant for your spouse. you can do this. i know the feeling of wanting to give up this journey is far from easy but remember love is not a fight but it is something worth fighting for.


today didnt go well. i asked her aout something being bought i ended up with a argument from what i saw it as. then went down from their. not shure marriage can be saved because of me. everythin said is taken as a lie. im lost on what to do.

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Then show you love her by actions. Try doing a date night , or something simple. A single red rose with a card showing her you love her. In the meantime, pray for her.


This is the hardest so far... the more I try to do be a better wife &mother, the worse it gets.he's become so negative & miserable to be around and often pushes me away emotionally on purpose that I can hardly find anything positive to say.

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Pray hard for him and have faith that God will put love into his heart


This is the hardest so far... the more I try to do better ( be a better wife and mother) the worse it gets



I don't know what to do today, all the things I loved about my husband, all his strong points and strength have become what I hate about in in the blink if an eye. I am putting out so much effort just to be neglected and refuse day after day.

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God..lol
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Prayer is gonna be key.. talk to Gid and ask him for help with the husband. Also ask God to help with self reflection as well. Ask him to be an umpire in your home he can help.. and he will if you let him.


there's not very many negative things I can say about my spouse she's a great person ignore me day by day self discipline but Within Myself having low self-esteem at times I feel neglected by her

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To be honest I feel like a great connection with God would be amazing for you.. trust me he's always listening and if you knew what he thought of you, you would feel wayyy better in self.


My husband told me he married me out of convenience, as he lusts over his lover. Get behind me satan!! I know the love we had was real!! Satan you are a LIAR and a DECEIVER!! God make him uncomfortable in his sin!!

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Definitely go strong into prayer on that, also talk to God and refer to scripture.


last night was rough my husband packed a bag and left my mind wondered if he went to be with the other woman. my kids were devastated and I was left to pick up the pieces while trying to hide the hurt I was feeling. God I NEED YOU....

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Yes great work! While God is doing a work in you, best beleive he is also doing a work in him. Keep with God long after you get what you pray for ok.
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-cobyairts thank you for that sign... I have been putting all my energy in praying throught the day and being with the kids. My kids are even praying also which makes me so happy. I can feel that I have gotten closer to God... Today has been a roller coaster of emotions but my husband came home today and said he would stay the night we are taking the kids tomorrow to get things for school so I'm praying the day will go good... please pray for us... He also did say he may not stay the night tomorrow because he wants to go see the other woman it did hurt me when he said that but I just held it in and asked God for strength so i will take it one day at a time...
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Not fussing at you btw I get excited about God lol.. hope your day is getting better prayers up!
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Put your faith in God! 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Just remember he never leaves us nor forsakes us. Use this time to develop a very strong relationship with him and he will rescue you. Also don't worry or be anxious about what he does when he leaves the house focus on the God and the kids ok.. God is a lover of marriages, he reconciles and restores according to his will and purpose, you have to cast your burdens on him and follow him ok. Trust me hes listening.
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Janinewhitman thank you for all your support I have put it in Gods hand but sometimes I just cant help but feel so alone.... and my hearts more each time I see my kids hurting...
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You will be in my prayers sis. Reach out to God for strength and guidance. He will answer. Stay strong for the kids sake.


the red flags should have made me invest in a white flag but it didn't. I know Satan is behind it and no he still won't win cause God has a plan for me

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Amen.


Hard to find any negatives.. As she are the love of my life over and over.. I'm hanging in there, even though its tough God! I'm leaving this marriage in your hands God, knowing You will guide us the way.

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You guys definitely keep pushing and let God lead yall. Prayer works! Don't give up!


I did sent him a message as he is working and he said his heart is dead and dark

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im going to keep you and your husband in my prayers that God will give you the ability to stay storng for him Dont Give up and dont give in God will help you .
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amen. I'll be honest I was very suicidal today and bust my hand open in my room behind doors where I had to get rid of this pain
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Pray for his heart God can change any heart of stone to flesh.


in making these lists I realized some of the negative were also positive. also that they are things I would use to describe myself as well. the negatives in my case that I see are the ones I judge myself on. hmm

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We are not the Judges, therefore we do not have the right to judge others. When we see someone who we see is faulty, pray for them and let God put them on the right path.


This morning was good. After work, seems all Hell broke loose. Arguments galore. It didn't work out to well tonight. Sometimes I wonder is it worth it?

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Its in this time that you also want to pray that God will go before you even to the kitchen and be and umpire in the situations. Praying for your spouses temperament is also a form of love I think. Its worth it when we stop thinking is it worth it and just put the work in and see it through.


I'm getting very frustrated because I honestly can't think of more than two positive things because my wife has been so negative, rude and disrespectful lately.

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keep at it. don't give up..you married her, so think back of the good days. those qualities are still there. waiting to be uncovered by you. you wife is like a flower, you have to tend to her to make her blossom.


so I participated in this, the pros are better than the cons. I trust and believe in my husband. I think if my attitude changes everything will be ok!



love believes the best.. hmm perfect since hes out of town for a week, I got to believe in him, that he will make the right choices!



Only I completed the dare. Apparently, my husband is having a difficult time making the lists.

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I didn't realize both spouses were supposed to participate in this. I can tell you right now, my wife will most likely refuse to do this. am I okay just doing this on my own? can it still be effective?
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I can't lie, I personally skipped day 7 and 8 until I was ready. it took me until day 33 to come back to it and do it from the heart. it's best not to rush things and just let him do it when he's ready.


This one was hard. I didn't realize how much I look at the negatives more over the positives. The negative list was a little longer but I was surprised with the you're welcome when I thanked him for being there for the kids and I.

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He has been more comunicative today and even asked if the kids and I needed anything. It honestly made me feel so good inside.


I would appreciate a man's perspective... What makes a man feel cared for, respected, loved, manly and powerful.



I would appreciate a man's perspective on this... Does a man feel more manly if he is asked for help with something? And in addition, what does make a man feel manly, valued, cared for, loved and respected?

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Thank you so much. We've been married 2 rocky years and I'm concerned that my strong personality might be striping him of his manhood. I see what my mother has done to my father and I don't want to leave that legacy to our children
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being asked to do something is a double edged sword, sometimes it does make us feel manly other times it feels like nagging. help opening a pickle jar - manly can you clean up after yourself ,- not manly. respected; listen to him without giving advise or butting in while he is trying to speak. loved - always. manly and powerful I'm not sure, if he sees you struggling trying to something and steps in because he can do it easily that's a plus. I hope that helps.


He is a great financial planner. He's struggling to tell me something, he said he thankex me for my willingness to cook. it took us 2 days and he still doesn't have his lists. I feel that I'm putting more into this marriage than he is.

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That's okay, we often feel asif we're doing more than the other person. We tend to see others faults in stead of our own and our positive attributes in stead of theirs. Perhaps he doesn't feel asif his lists are long enough. I felt bad because the list of negatives I made was 3 times the amount of positives, he might simply be fearing your reaction.


I don't understand this emotional decimation on my heart. He wants to sleep in bed with me. No kissing, nothing. He will hold me until he falls asleep and then the next day I cease to exist. I think he doesn't love me. 💔

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holding you is for you coming from a man's perspective. intimacy in sequel form is for him. if he's holding you he loves you still and maybe he is afraid of invading your space by saying or doing anything else. maybe. make the first move and see his response.


I'm actually struggling to find negative things... She genuinely is so lovely. When I analyze it a bit further, anything bad about her turns out to be caused by myself for the most part... I am really giving this my all.

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You are seeing the roots of the weed in your relationship. Pull the right roots out of the garden. Trust in Him for the knowledge of which roots to uproot and remove.


Unfortunately the bad outweighs the good.

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that happens when you spend too much time in the depreciation room.


After a huge disagreement, I find it hard to do this fairly.



Because we separated, I sent a voicenote and it was so well received. With smiley faces and I she was kind the rest of the day even asking for my help with something.



I did today's dare. Almost immediately after, we talked on the phone and a fight was started over the way I said something. I did not mean any harm in what I said but she took it a certain way. I ended up on the couch. This is Tough

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keep fighting the good fight. we are all in this together. it's not going to be easy.


My wife can learn anything and do well in it. She is not afraid to try out something new. She has played the piano, the guitar, baked and sold cakes, did people's hair, now she is doing nails... She is started making her own bags and shoes.



my wife spent the day with her boyfriend and had my daughter go to my work for extra time with him. decided to wait a day because I felt my anger would cloud what I would write.



My husband told me not to thank him.



my wife has a date with her boyfriend tonight and I'm doing everything to keep myself from exploding on here. we are separated so this Is difficult.



this one was difficult. when I started this, I was trying to think of the positive attributes, but could only come up with negative ones. finally i just stopped writing down the negative ones and tried to focus harder on the positives.

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but I still have more negatives than positives


Anyone else struggling? I feel like all hope is lost. Stopped doing the dares for a few days because I don't know how much more hurt I can take.



The past few days I've noticed my husband are starting to connect like we did when we first met. I'm so glad I'm doing this challenge.



Struggling with these dares. Feel like my marriage is beyond repair and that my husband doesn't consider me part of his life anymore. How do you go about talking to your spouse about how you feel when all you feel is hurt from the past?



I did this....I am praying but I can honestly say that this dare is a lot harder than what I thought. some days so far I find myself crying because I am trying not to react to him or what he says. I am trying to think positively.



mau menunggu sabar lemah lembut memiliki kasih suka bercanda suka berdoa dan beribadah rajin buat tugas negative suka bebas bergaul dg siapapun hubungan pacaran tidak ingin dicampur dgn masalah pacaran bangun kesiangan



I love this idea. this one I can do and shouldn't have a problem. now let's just hope I can find enough positive attributes so that the papers at least somewhat way evenly.



terrible how many negative thoughts have gathered over time. I was happy to make her a positive remark again.



last night we talked for 45 minutes on the phone. It was wonderful to me. Today she didn't feel like talking but it's baby steps. today I told her how much I love her Caring Heart. She saved me more than she'll ever know



last night was unbearable. Did this list this morning. Praying for a miracle.

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I need that Richard Thanks for helping me through this enevour I will pray for you too...
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I had a hard night but committed to a better day today.
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I am praying for you


today was one of the bad days he acted liked he didn't want to look at me... Lord please I need you!

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the rejection hurts so much. I keep getting screen shots and memes for reasons why my wife is better off without me.
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or feel unworthy. our worth is found in Christmas but I get how hard it is when you feel like your spouse doesn't see you or see your worth. or sometimes they do but they still do things that hurt which makes you question it all! know you're not alone and God will see us through this!
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there are days I lock myself in the bathroom and shower or take a bath with praise music and just cry! God can heal! it helps to cry out! I just want my wounds to heal and not feel broken


I find this challenge particularly difficult. More negatives than positives. Always have been always will be. What if he finds the negative list? I dunno if this is helpful. Positives yes but listing the negatives I do not find constructive.

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I have resorted to keeping my challenges and anything I write about my husband in a notebook at work. That way he can not find it. It helps to write down the negative with the positive because not that our spouses don't necessarily mean that they do not do these things or have these qualities, but I feel God uses this time for us to realize that not only did we marry them flaws and all but he also reminds us that we are human as well and there are things that we do, say, or possess that drive our spouse nuts and that we need to approach the things they do, say, or qualities they possess with a gentle loving manner much like God does with us. Praying for you.
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wait until tomorrow! you will see! I was afraid to but you get rid of them pretty quick


So far so good, had a minor argument about my wifes kids but its sorted. Told her i will back down and will be there for her when anything goes wrong. Done



I honestly needed this! it was great for me to revisit and know all the reasons I chose her to be my wife. I also see where I neglected reminding her of these things.



was nice to sit and dedicate time to positives and negatives. many positives !



what can i do she does not even want to talk to me do i give up but i can nog give up i love her sow much I'm even on the point to give up life

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well as one person in the same shoes I know the feeling. it gets easier as time goes on. just hang in there.


today was easy and hard. my lists outweighed each drastically. I could only come up with 3 negative things. and several several positives. what have I done? why did I ack like a jerk? I'm so stupid!



So today is a real test for me. I just saw that she is broken in after moved out and is clearing out the house.



The list are both started and will be added to through the day, but how am I sure thank her is she wants no contact?



I found several things I love about my wife but when I tell her, she doesn't believe me. She is an amazing woman who is hard to get through to, even when complimenting or admiring.

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I understand your dilemma. I have a similar challenge. She says I have conditioned her to be skeptical of me and typically challenges my motives. Pray before doing this dare and see what happens.


I feel like this made my spouse look horrible. it was hard to think of positive things.. I guess I mainly focus on all the negatives..



Been on day 7 for a week, the positive list is huge, negative not so much



I was worried about this one. But, once I started, the positive list just kept growing. Thank You, Jesus!



hadbnoone made it this far??



it was so easy to write the positive for me but for some reason the negative wasn't even 1/4 as long but I remembered why I fell in love with her