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Keith Radcliffe's avatar

I am well familiar with the subject matter of this essay, and how emotionally charged it can be. I encourage the reader to put aside any associated negative emotions that may trigger and read what is REALLY expressed in the essay. The truth must be learned before it can be applied.

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this was an amazing post. I love my husband so very much, he is the moral compass in our relationship(what is the best way to treat a given situation in both action and discussions of how to judge all sides), he is also so very patient with my many,many shortcomings. I could go on, but my point is; I do feel he has trouble leading us forward in areas of HIS passions, HIS goals, HIS irritations with me and I want to do every thing in my power to fight the flesh to make sure it is never something I am doing to make him struggle. I would have to say his lack of coming up with things he wants to push out of ruts for(from his own heart & soul, not something I have been talking nonstop about), is one of my biggest resentment areas toward him. I am VERY grateful and intrigued by this post.

How can I help, and not harm? I have always been that girl who wants the strong warrior knight that can kick a*$, but loves and takes care of me.Since I have a low self worth many times the thought of my husband choosing me,me??!!, has always made me feel so blessed. I wish I could convey how much I love it when he does talk to me, or instruct me in what I call his "his work voice, or work Chris". That's when I feel so close and team mate, battle helpers to him.I'm afraid at times that I babble so much about goals I want us to accomplish has caused my voice to become a white noise to his ears very often. I profess to still treasure his point of view being expressed to me with undivided desire to communicate it to me(instead of uh, huh, um yeah, okay, just tell me what I can do to help you);yet I must admit I interrupt him in excitement many times when he does. We are aware of these challenges, but have very few(actually zero) true mentor in this area of a person, or a marriage's life.We are hopeful but know we are in a kinetic, psych., and spiritual war and feel lost. We feel God gave us each other as a deadly weapon against the enemy, yet are frustrated by lack of knowledge of how to arm us with this tool for a fulfilled life for happiness, service to Christ to bring Glory toHim by Honoring this blessing and saving our nation, and doing so by showing the beauty, power, and genius of God's Plan for man's salvation and victory over evil once and for all.)

Sorry so long, but if you have any advice or fellowship groups(We r desperate for human friendship and mentorship. I'm a girl, but in this case I lack friends besides my husband .)Applause & thanks again for this VERY Insightful, and sort of sad post. Carry one with all you write, am truly blessed to have been led to your posts. God is powerfully at work in the world.Be Blessed and prayers to you.Lauren & Chris

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ps: look @ that I naturally put my name first....you are right we are unknowingly doing little things like that.crazy, crazy🤔😢🫨

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