QUESTION: "Can you please tell me if a husband/wife is supposed to stay in a marriage if you don't love him or her like a wife/husband according to what the Bible says about loving your mate? I love him/her but I'm not in love with him."

ANSWER: "Falling in love and being in love may be a nice feeling but it isn't the basis or foundation of a marriage. The basis and foundation of a marriage is a spiritual union and covenant between a man and a woman through a marriage ceremony before God." For this reason (the reason of marriage) a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. Ephesians 5:31 - NKJV

"Now, in marriage there is a wonderful opportunity to allow the love of God (agape) to make the sexual love (eros) no longer a fleeting feeling but an enduring experience between the man and the woman. A couple living together in agape can stay in love (eros) with one another without falling out of it! In fact, having fallen in love then by God's love they can make that eros feeling grow deeper and more special as each day of their marriage goes by!"(from teaching pages)

 
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No, you can not learn about marriage from a book. But you can learn from other's joy and pain. You can learn to share your knowledge and values about the importance and sanctity of marriage. Please take your time and visit the links. I am not asking you to follow me but I am suggesting to follow these links. I have done some the research for you. I hope that this saves precious time with your growing children as you journey through the reconciliation process. The most striking yet obvious lesson I would like to share is that love is a decision. It is through that decision that your true romantic self will be realized. Once that decision has been made you will realize that it is not YOUR responsibility to change YOUR Spouse. It is, however, YOUR responsibility to change YOURSELF and pray that God will teach YOU to accept YOUR Spouse just the way they are. Ironic but beautiful. The magic will come. I am sure of it!

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It is my intent to share what I have learned about marriage and family. The most important thing we can teach our children and our society is what we know about marriage. If we are to reduce the rate of divorce in this society and increase the strength of families then we should start with the children.
Teach them the importance of marriage. Teach them what it really means. TAKE A STAND. Teach your children that too! Fixing families in our society must begin with the children. Remember, in the Bible it clearly states that being single is noble in and of its self.

~ A Marriage Prayer ~
Thank you Lord for the love you have given us.
We thank you for giving us the power to make the choice to love.
Help us dear Lord to see every day as a new beginning.
We ask for your guidance in all the choices we make today.
Let us treat each other as you would treat us.
We Thank you for this marriage you have given to us,
let us be ever mindful of the gift our marriage is from above.
In Jesus name we pray,   Amen!
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http://www.covenantkeepersinc.org
http://www.retrouvaille.org
http://www.marriagedivorce.com
http://www.rejoiceministries.org
http://www.marriage.org
http://www.marriagerestorationministries.com
http://www.promisekeepers.org/pray/pray110.htm
http://www.famtoday.com/contact/prayer.shtml
http://www.marriagehealing.org/believe.htm
http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/spousewarfare
http://www.teachingpages.co.uk/minilesson/marriage.html
http://www.marriagebuilders.com
http://www.lornematthews.com/marriagemin.htm
https://www.christianfamilylife.com
Restore_Marriage/Restored_Marriages.html

"Odds" are 1 in 5 marriages are restored then
report a happier marriage than they ever
could have imagined.

BLESSED are the husband and wife who continue to be affectionate
considerate and loving after the wedding bells have ceased ringing.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who are as polite and courteous to one
another as they are to their friends.
BLESSED are they who have a sense of humor, for this attribute will be a
handy shock absorber.
BLESSED are they who love their mates more than any other person in the
world and who joyfully fulfill their marriage vows of lifetime of
fidelity and mutual helpfulness to one another.
BLESSED are they who
attain parenthood, for children are a heritage of the Lord.
BLESSED are they who remember to thank God for their food before they
partake of it, and who set apart some time each day for the reading of
the Bible and for prayer.
BLESSED are those mates who never speak loudly to one another and who
make their home a place where "seldom is heard a discouraging word".
BLESSED are the husband and wife who work together for the advancement
of Messiah's Kingdom.
BLESSED is the couple who has a complete understanding about financial
matters and who has worked out a perfect partnership with all money
under the control of both.
BLESSED are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives and
their home to Messiah and practice His teachings in the home by
being unselfish, loyal, and loving.
~Author Unknown

"A woman worries about her future until she gets a husband. A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife. "A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one can can find such a man."

"Patience and perseverance
have a magical effect before which
difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."

SHOULD YOUR CHURCH GET INVOLVED?

How Churches Can Preserve and Heal Marriages
HOW CHURCHES CAN REBUILD TROUBLED MARRIAGES
INTERESTED IN DOING MARRIAGE MINISTRY?
Are you wondering if marriage-enrichment ministry is right for you?

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT MARRIAGE ? ? ?

Search the Bible yourself!
Biblical Reasons Not to Divorce
Bible Gateway Search
Bible, Revised Standard Version
The Unbound Bible
Search the King James Bible
Bible Scriptures by Subjects (KJV) Main Index
GLORY, THE FACE OF CHRIST, AND MARRIAGE
The Bible & The Husband's responsibility to his Wife!
What Scripture Teaches about Marriage and the Family
Divine Viewpoint Bible Studies by Buddy Dano
Marriage Rite Scripture Readings
What to do when you are having Marital Problems
Hosea 3:1-5- my first message about the importance of Marriage
#2-'Hosea's Main Point'
Scripture Suggestions for Covenant of Marriage and Life Partnerships
The Gift Of Love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 and 13

RELATIONSHIP BOOK AND ARTICLES

Articles Library
---> Highly recommended Books <---
First Aid For A Wounded Marriage A downloadable e-Book can also be viewed in html text
Inspirational Posters
BREAKING UP SUCKS! ISN'T IT TIME YOU FELT BETTER?
Christian Based Bookstore and Marriage Resources
So You'd Like to... Wow the woman you love on a tight budget
Midlife Crisis Forum Page September-October 1999
Living
Rejoice Marriage Ministries Stop Divorce Christian Bookstore Helping
Scientology Technology helps Marriage, the Family and Strengthens Relationships
intentionalmarriage.html
Building Peace into the Marital Relationship

CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE, A SACRAMENT, A COVENANT

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sacrament of Marriage
Christian Marriage Tips
Christian Marriage Encouragement
The Christian Family__Raising Christian Children
God's Game Plan For Marriage - Scripture References
Marriage God's Idea
HUSBANDS, WIVES, MOMS, DADS AND SEX

SUPPORT GROUPS AND MINISTRIES

THE "LAW"

MOTHERS  

Women's and Mother's Rights - Child Custody - Divorce Law
Mother and Child: The Erotic Bond, by Lynda Marin
Mother & Child

FATHERS

www.bmfusa.com 
Equal Parenting PAS 4
Child Custody Statistics
Constitutional Right to Be a Parent
Fathers' Involvement in Their Children's Schools
Divorce and men: fathers rights to joint child custody
Equal Parenting Council children's rights to both parents mother and father
Dadman's Fathers Rights Home page
Modification - after the divorce
Divorce and Children - Counseling
Facts About Children and the Law Are mothers still favored for custody in marital dissolution?
Child Visitation Interference in Divorce by Ira Daniel Turkat
Links
CUSTODY DIRECTORY
ACFC Offices
CCJ mainpage
Child Custody Statistics
Fathers Resource Center:Information, Education, & Support focused on positive parenting
The Coalition of Parent Support
Legal & Custody Issues
NCF Helping dads be better fathers
fathers2.html

MISCELLANEOUS

In Search of Peace Free online Magazine - great e-zine
Chat With God Journal
Welcome to the Word of Christ Page 2
Billygraham.org
SundayNightLive.net - Marvin Hicks Ministries
The Poems of St. Therese of Lisieux - one of my favorite Saints



Beliefnet.com - faith, not religion
Setting Captives Free - Home - interesting faith based on-line courses, lessons, and habit breakers
Christmas novena
Save Yourself Some Pain - nice article and web site

also visit ...

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A Theory of Marriage Vows
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This example is an attempt to use game theory to "explain" marriage vows. But first (given the
nature of the topic) it might be a good idea to say something about "explanation" using game theory.  

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