MarriageToday with Jimmy & Karen Evans

Can You Love Your Spouse, but Not Like Your Spouse?


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Welcome to the MarriageToday Podcast! Jimmy and Karen Evans here, and in this episode, we're tackling a question many of us grapple with: what to do when you love your spouse but don't particularly like them. Get ready for a candid conversation as we share our personal insights on navigating those moments. We emphasize that it's okay to have times when you're not best buddies, but it shouldn't shake your commitment to the marriage. Join us as we delve into controlling emotions, the distinction between liking and loving, and the power of agape love. Stick around for a special mention of our book, the 'I Will' Devotional, and details on counseling services available through xomarriage.com/help

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Takeaways

  • It is normal to have times when you don't like your spouse, but it should not affect your behavior or commitment to the marriage.
  • Controlling emotions is crucial in maintaining a loving relationship with your spouse.
  • Liking someone and loving them are not the same thing; agape love goes beyond emotions.
  • The I Will Devotional and counseling services are resources available to help couples navigate challenges in their marriage.
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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Question

    00:35 The Real World of Marriage

    01:31 Loving Your Neighbor

    02:01 Dealing with Dislike

    03:00 Controlling Emotions

    04:27 Actions vs. Feelings

    05:23 The Arrogance of Not Liking

    06:22 Commitment in Marriage

    07:20 Agape Love

    08:17 The Naivety of Expecting Perpetual Like

    09:45 Sustaining Love

    10:43 The I Will Devotional and Counseling

    12:13 Closing

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