@HubertSugira Referring to Adam’s case, he wasn’t busy looking for a suitable mate. He was complete and whole before even Eve come along. Instead, he was busy ruling the garden, fulfilling God’s purpose. He was occupied.
Therefore, He was ready for marriage when he didn’t need to be.
Paul says that wives should submit to their husbands. Immediately, however, he tells husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church and “gave himself up for her” (25), which is, if anything, a stronger appeal to abandon self-interest than was given to the woman.
@HubertSugira Stage #1 also know as « in love » stage. It requires little effort because individuals are pushed by euphoric feelings. This one may last up to two years.
Stage #2 is a transition where the romantic love is much more intentional than the first stage,to keep emotional love alive.
@HubertSugira 5. To Apologize
6. Mutual sexual fulfillment is not automatic.
Cfr: Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
7. Bridge gender differences
8. Be financially literate
@HubertSugira They should know that/how:
1. Being in love is not an adequate foundation for building a successful marriage.
2. Romantic love has two stages.
3. The saying, “like mother, like daughter” and “like father, like son” is not a myth.
4. To solve disagreements without arguing.
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Don’t just marry anybody , If your life is empty, anybody looks fine, but when you’re filled with purpose and vision as a single , you will know who can journey life with you.
Having conflicts with your spouse doesn’t mean you married a wrong person. It just means you married a human being. Just learn healthy ways to deal with conflicts.