tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15047071.post112791674127987623..comments2023-07-23T10:34:59.470-05:00Comments on διάλογος: Marriage and FaithChris Freelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959685692971056289noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15047071.post-1128000977803368972005-09-29T08:36:00.000-05:002005-09-29T08:36:00.000-05:00That's great. Statistics also show that the highes...That's great. <BR/><BR/>Statistics also show that the highest divorce rates for married couples come during the first 2 years, followed closely by the first 2 years after the nest is empty. <BR/><BR/>Someone told me once that marriage is not 50/50, but 100/0. He reminded me that my responsibility was to love my wife 100 percent regardless of whether or not she loved me. Good stuff.Chris Freelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959685692971056289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15047071.post-1127951592249934152005-09-28T18:53:00.000-05:002005-09-28T18:53:00.000-05:00Chris...I think all studies show that divorce happ...Chris...I think all studies show that divorce happens equally in marriages of believers and nonbelievers. I also think this is probably a case where in the people labeled as "believers" that it may be more cultural or rather faith not being a central part of their marriage and family.<BR/><BR/>When you think about marriage...a relationship between two people it's really against the prevalent culture of today, which is me, me, me, first and last. Marriage is about give and take it's about support, being there for each other thru sickness and health, being there poor or wealthy. It's about forever.<BR/><BR/>My wife and I celebrated our 25th anniversary last month. I love her now more than ever because I respect her as a person. I know her and she knows me. I know her weaknesses and her strengths. No we're not perfect, we have our problems like everyone else but...like your parents...divorce is not in our vocabulary. We are firmly and completely committed to each other for the rest of our days.<BR/>As our last child prepares to graduate from high school...we look forward to the next part of our journey together, wherever that may take us.Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16594406993821193760noreply@blogger.com