tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post4481238351990408634..comments2023-09-20T04:04:28.621-07:00Comments on Pieces of My Mind: Broken relationshipMariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17381769872774843265noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post-18763686243092543272010-08-10T16:34:29.519-07:002010-08-10T16:34:29.519-07:00Hi Marianne,
I will be praying for you. Like all o...Hi Marianne,<br />I will be praying for you. Like all of the ladies mentioned above, God is truly the only One Who could give you strength and wisdom to solve your (or any) relationship issues. My husband and I have been married for 17 years but we know each other for 21. In all these years, lots of ups and downs. We are fortunate to be able talk with each other when we sensed something is going to the wrong direction. My advice to you is to read some good, helpful, Christ centered books on marriage and make an effort to talk to each other (simple date nights help too) and to remember why you fell in love with each other in the first place. But most of all, pray, and listen with your heart, not just your (or his) feeling. Marriage is a commitment and it is WORK (you are in the midst of the hardest part of the commitment right now). Marianne, I am glad you are going to write to your husband. It is a beautiful start. Don't let the procrastination take over your marriage.<br />Praying for you,<br />JennyJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691781001248443142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post-18632007801352336092010-08-09T21:56:40.765-07:002010-08-09T21:56:40.765-07:00I am one of Amy Bowman's readers. I would reco...I am one of Amy Bowman's readers. I would recommend to you and your husband the book, "Love and Respect" by Emerson Eggerichs. If he's willing to do it with you there is a great study guide you can also buy, but even the book alone is great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post-33032162333610474602010-08-09T20:49:55.062-07:002010-08-09T20:49:55.062-07:00I featured this post on "AP Tuesday" it...I featured this post on "AP Tuesday" it was the MOST clicked on link. I pray you felt lots of support, I've been thinking about you alot this week!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12560481510263823627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post-48896697314529516872010-08-07T08:35:12.327-07:002010-08-07T08:35:12.327-07:00Oh my goodness, I wish I had the perfect words to ...Oh my goodness, I wish I had the perfect words to tell you. Marriage is hard sometimes and is always a lot of work. You will definitely be in my prayers.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371122721416715477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post-84685116614342490332010-08-04T07:54:49.871-07:002010-08-04T07:54:49.871-07:00Marianne, I stumbled upon your blog by your link o...Marianne, I stumbled upon your blog by your link on "new nostalgia". My heart goes out to you and your struggles with your marriage. Trust me...I know exactly how you feel. I've been there. A few things came to mind as I read your post. First, I agree with the Marie and Jenni--trust in God, for He is the only perfect one. Our husbands are flawed-just like us. And sometimes we expect too much from them. Not to let them off the hook, but they (men) just do not see things the same way that we mothers do. The house can be a disaster, and they wouldn't "see" the mess. Our daughter can be whiny, and they wouldn't "see" that she's hungry or needs a nap. So, YES, you may have to keep asking him. The hard part will be to do that with patience and love. As a wife, I recommend two books for you to read. The first is "Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie Omartian. The second is "For Women Only" by Shaunti Feldhan. I LOVE this second book. And, she wrote one "For Men Only". My husband and I actually read each others books, and wrote little notes in the margins to each other. VERY helpful--it really gives you insight to how men and women think. <br /><br />I'll be praying for you Marianne! Remember, it ain't over until GOD says it's over.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908089389298865634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post-53627667317128333232010-08-03T19:46:39.793-07:002010-08-03T19:46:39.793-07:00Thank you for your encouragement. I deeply appreci...Thank you for your encouragement. I deeply appreciate it.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381769872774843265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post-60751525957931054992010-08-03T13:41:26.048-07:002010-08-03T13:41:26.048-07:00Hi Marianne: I don't think I have any answers ...Hi Marianne: I don't think I have any answers to your questions, but I will pray for you! God is the one I ask those questions to, and I believe He speaks when we're not listening for what we want or what the world is saying. He is the one who keeps your feet on a firm foundation. I hope you can stand on the promises in His Word. He acts on our faith! Much grace to you in this challenging season!Jenni R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13553999566762521130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5938307689444594329.post-22067268420238970932010-08-03T11:41:52.360-07:002010-08-03T11:41:52.360-07:00I'm so sorry you're in this difficult seas...I'm so sorry you're in this difficult season, Marianne. I can't tell you what's right or wrong in your relationship, but I encourage you to pray to the ONE who knows both you and your husband better than anyone. I'll pray for you, too, Marianne. For peace and rest and understanding and forgiveness...<br />On a lighter note, maybe you could have a date with your hubby. My husband and I need this sometimes to reconnect. Parenthood, although amazing, can be exhausting and can drain the romance and sometimes even the simple happy moments from a relationship. With your daughter being sick, I'm sure exhausted is a gross understatement. <br />I'll be praying for you both:) Hugs!Marie @ Chocolate-Covered Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799442309205593163noreply@blogger.com