4 Comments to “The Love Dare–Day 33”

1. By Joanne, February 3, 2010 @ 10:55 am

   Over the years we’ve come to value each other’s perspective. You make better decisions when you receive counsel from others for they help you see aspects you would otherwise overlook. When you know they are not going to agree with you, it’s easier to not ask their opinion but it’s not necessarily the wisest choice.
   Shortly after we were married my husband went out and bought a vehicle without consulting me. Before he told me about the car, he presented me with a dozen roses. We were both bible college students at the time and working part time jobs – we did not have the money for either of those purchases. I was hurt and angry that he didn’t even think to talk to me about it, however I didn’t express those emotions – I only “acted” surprised because that’s how I thought a good, Christian wife should react.
   We’ve come a long way since then. We now discuss any major purchases and he often asks my opinion on different things. I now feel that my input is valued and appreciated by him. I hope that he also realizes that I desire, need, and respect his opinions.
2. By susan, February 3, 2010 @ 12:35 pm

   We have some serious work to do together with respect to this issue ..but I sure will give this my best shot! It will be interesting to see what happens.

   
3. By brenda, February 3, 2010 @ 11:57 pm

   hello geeva and sulojana
   after dinner around 730pm each night l sit at this computer and follow you and the other couples in this love dare challenge. it has truly become one of my favorite things to do since the beginning of this challenge and l know l will miss this after the next 5 dares. although l have written before with my negativity to my needs not being met by doing this alone and not receiving back from my husband what l feel l deserve, l do realize l am to do this for God first to show my commitment to the vows l have taken with my husband. l have seen a few glimpses of changes here at home such as my husband preparing me a cup of tea without being asked, it might seem silly but this is huge for us. again l will finish this challenge and begin again over and over, l have learned something and that is perserverence, l want to thank you again for you dedication to the challenge you both have put so much into this for all of us to see. l like when you respond to us women going it alone, l then feel someone cares. l am looking at life differently these last few dares and want to express my heartfelt thanks for a couple like you and sulojana, l am sure others feel as l do connected to you both.
   God bless you both.
   brenda
4. By Jeeva and Sulojana, February 4, 2010 @ 1:55 am

   Thank you, Brenda, for your kind comments…but more importantly for sharing the small but significant signs of change you are noticing in yourself and in your husband. God is good, isn’t He?
   We really admire your desire to keep at it and stick to the Dare, because of your commitment to God and to your marriage. Way to go!!
   Thanks once again for the encouragement you bring to us and to others who are in a similar situation to yours by blogging…we appreciate it very much.
   Blessings!