The following is an excerpt of an excellent article from a faith-based website I have recently discovered, Faith's Messenger. Respect for another person goes a long way in any relationship, whether it is marriage or friendship.
"We all have wings, but some of us don't know why."
Lyrics from Tear Us Apart|INXS
"There are many different things that can be done within a marriage to avoid the appearance of evil. Respecting your spouse and respecting your marriage are full time jobs. The key to finding out which rules to incorporate into your marriage is communicating with one another.
Be sensitive to the needs of your spouse. We all have our insecurities when it comes to ourselves and to our relationships. Our responsibility is to love God and to love the son/daughter He gave us unconditionally. A great part of this unconditional love is making the other party feel loved, wanted, and respected.
Don’t make the necessary changes and adjustments in your marriage because you agree with them. Don’t make the adjustments because you understand why your spouse is requesting them. Make adjustments in your marriage for one reason only. Make them because you love your spouse and are willing to do what it takes to make them feel secure in your marriage.
Just the willingness on your part the make your spouse feel secure will go a long way toward showing that you respect your spouse and you respect your marriage."
Source: Faith's Messenger
