Ephesians 5:28-6:3
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church and gave Himself for her, That he might sanctify and cleanse he with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." This is the great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each one of you in particular sow love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother, " which is the first commandment with promise: "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth." This passage was taken as written in the king James version of the Holy Bible.
It is my opinion that if a man and woman choose to be together then together they should stay. This goes for those who choose to live together as well as get "legally married." If you love someone enough to move in with them and start a family then you have committed yourself not only to her or him but the children that you created together. It is therefore your responsibility to do whatever it takes to make it work. Show love for each other and let your children see that love. It helps the children grow up with a positive attitude. Now I know that things and people change however, once you have decided to create your family that's where you are telling the other person. I am here with you for the rest of our lives. I am not saying you need to try to buy your partners love. But, if you do something that needs to get done without being asked it shows that your committed to making it work. You know that it is not possible for one person to make it work alone. It takes both of you to make it work. I went through some rough patches but, in the end I found out what needs to be. The one main thing is, you each need to take a little time for your self, for each other, and for you and the children. There are two very important things that are a must. First, make sure God is a part of your personal life, second, make sure you take time to talk to your partner. Listen to what your children say and watch what they do this can say a lot about how your family is growing.
Love , is never simple. A Marriage or Partnership is a constant work in progress.
Godspeed.... until next time
