marriage

I was physically attacked by a woman who didn__ even know me. Yes, my boyfriend was her former husband, but she tried to ruin me.

Somehow, we both got carried away. I don__ know exactly how it happened, but before long, I knew nothing was ever going to be the same.

I don__ know if this happens in all relationships, but I just got so sick of his all too familiar stories. I had heard these stories so many times that I could have recited them myself.

I didn__ want to get burned. I didn't want to be the other woman, but I wanted him with all my might.

Even though their marriage had been dead for over two years (her words, not mine), this put her in the role of the innocent. She was now a woman scorned. ~Shattered Reality

Not long after my mom died, my dad pretty much kicked me out of the house. He never said, __et out of my house,_ but instead, I came home one night to find all my clothes scattered all over our front lawn.

First of all, he was not my type. He was nice, considerate, unselfish and grounded; qualities I__ never experienced in a man. Usually, I went for the self centered, screwed up, ____ lost, will you be my mother_ type.

I had no intention of forsaking my wedding vows. I had strong morals and never could have imagined going against them. I was never even tempted to stray.

I was always on guard and I was always prepared for him to be upset with me. I had lived feeling uneasy and tense for so long.

Being married definitely took work. When we fought, I felt like I wanted to float away and drown, whereas before I knew I could walk away without any strings attached.

He wanted revenge and I knew he would not stop until he got it. I had to hope he would run out of fuel.

Maybe the best thing we can do for our spouses is give them permission to forgive themselves.

Every friend, every neighbor, and every family member wishes that you retain your golden heart. No one wants to see your love sullied. Yet, they all know a dark circumstance will find you eventually. Know this: You are being hunted--like game. Life will knock you down with some unexpected misfortune. Resolve now, to help your partner get back up. Only a determined family kills its wounded. When everyone else abandons him, come back for your husband.pg 55

Today's marriages become toxic, with resentments, after only a few years. It's one thing to say, 'I forgive,' but most lack the enterprise to do the necessary work that follows. It was the day after that proved who had the wisdom of God and who didn't.pg 46

In one of their quarrels, they had begun calling each other Mister. and Misses., and since then they had never made it up enough to change it.

How Many Marriages Would Be Better If the Husband and the Wife Clearly Understood That They're On the Same Side?

When you loved someone and had to let them go, there will always be that small part of yourself that whispers, "What was it that you wanted and why didn't you fight for it?

Love is a universal language.