Apr

15

2010

Every Marriage Is Flawed

Author: siggy

Every marriage is flawed and it does me no good to point out my wife’s flaws to her.  I just forgive her and go on from there.  We are all imperfect (and sin).

There is no way to get around that.  I have to admit I balked at the statement I read in a book where it says it does no good to criticize anyone:  it just lessens our ability to love that person.

I know I often criticize my partner even if it is only self talk.  Somehow I need to forgive her for not matching up every day.  I certainly don’t.  So why should I expect her to not make any mistakes?  I err every day.

Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath is good advice from the Bible.  Give each other a clean slate and forgive each other at the end of each day.

Bitterness can form an almost impenetrable wedge between you and your mate.  So recognize that both of you are flawed and forgive each other at the end of the day.  Every marriage is flawed.

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2 Responses to “Every Marriage Is Flawed”

  1. Cat Woods Says:
    April 21st, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Siggy,

    The best lesson I have ever learned is also the Serenity Prayer. The only person we can change is ourselves. The only actions we can chang are our own and the only reactions we are in charge of are the ones we allow ourselves to make.

    Take care~

  2. Cat Woods Says:
    May 4th, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    Siggy,

    I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing. I hope things are going well for you, even as you work through this tough time.

    Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    ~cat