8 Comments to “Day 5 – Love is not rude”

1. By Nicole, January 5, 2010 @ 5:25 pm

   Today’s challenge was more difficult for me. I asked my Husband sincerely the three things that he might find irritating about me and I let him know that it was safe and I would not attack him for it. As soon as he mentioned the second thing I found myself jumping to my defence, so I recognized that instantly and held my tongue for the last one. Haha I think I found a lesson here that I need to learn.
   I like these challenges it really makes you pause, and think about some of the things you are saying or doing.
2. By Lauren, January 5, 2010 @ 8:51 pm

   My husband and I started Love Dare a few days late and last night he surprised me by giving me a paraffin wax home treatment. It was wonderful…until he burnt my feet and then the wax didn’t peel off!!! Bless him for trying!!! We ended up laughing really hard instead!
3. By Corinne, January 5, 2010 @ 10:14 pm

   I came across Fireproof a few years after my marriage ended. I found it very painful to watch, but I was really glad I did. I was delighted to see the Love Dare begin on Huntley St. To those who are taking the challenge-I am pulling for all of you and pray your labours of love will be richly blessed during these 40 days and beyond! You are a wonderful encouragment and source of hope for those of us whose marriages didn’t survive. God bless!
4. By Jennifer Bankley, January 5, 2010 @ 10:23 pm

   My husband is blown away at how I am acting lately…he keeps saying …okay what’s wrong with you, and things like okay…your acting weird! The three things that he did point out we received by me without attacking him at all…basically I already knew what they were…I have already been working on those three pointers for the last little while and I can actually say that everyone in the family appreciates this!!! ( a lot more peaceful household)
   i am happy to say that I am actually at the point of catching myself before I do them…..where as before I would do them without notice until he would then point them out….God’s grace is amazing! onto day #6…
5. By Bill & Pam, January 6, 2010 @ 1:00 am

   Today (Day 5) was harder…I (Bill) tend to think that it’s better not to tell them (your wives) what bothers you about them. They’re so emotional…it’s best not to hurt their feelings. And Pam worries that her suggestions might sound like nagging because she knows that I know that she knows….Anyways, I told Pam 3 things that bugged me about her and she told me 3 things. None of them were surprises to either of us and we still love each other. We will both try to make adjustments as suggested.

   The day 6 dare looks like we should have a trained psycholgist present and maybe a professional time manager on board! Good thing we have Jesus!
6. By Maria, January 6, 2010 @ 9:55 am

   Before supper I asked the dreaded question to my husband. “Honey what do I do that irritates you?” He looked back in shock but with a little smirk. He question why I wanted to know and I explained that I would not be upset or react to the answer. He shared that I am very harsh with my words (at least once a month) He knows that I don’t mean it but I am hurting him deeply. I took a deep breath and said “thank you”. He again asked why and then shared he would never ask that question of me. We laughed and talked but he still has no clue I am doing the Love Dare. We have an amazing God. Now to day 6…
7. By Heather, January 6, 2010 @ 11:38 am

   I really appreciate this series. Thankyou to the couples for putting themselves “out there.” Today is my first day! I’m looking forward to this learning experience and am open to all God has to teach me through coming days.
8. By Marie, January 11, 2010 @ 9:11 am

   I am still waiting for my husband to reply to my email to him asking him to share with me what casues him to be uncomfortable or irritaed with me.
   Should I remind him again or leave it with him?