Wow, this one is a good one. It drives straight at stubbornness and looks at its opposite, which is willingness. Giving in to the other spouse...
Wow. I've been a vicarious sympathetic ear to a friend my wife was talking to. This person was afraid to let go of something for fear of being taken advantage of and being a "welcome mat" and getting "walked on."
This would have been an opportunity for that person to take a chance and let willingness take charge. We'd probably be amazed at what would happen if we didn't always insist on having our own way. Just maybe that selfish pig we are married to would see our example and realize that they can do the same for us. This is kind of what can happen when two people try to "out-give" one another. The loving response of being loved is often to give or not insist on our way, and it multiplies and benefits us.
Today's Dare:
Oh boy! This is a tough one. Practical. Simple. But tough.
Demonstrate love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of disagreement between you and your spouse. Tell them you are putting their preference first.
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at March 9, 2009 11:39 AM