The need to feel loved by one's spouse is at the heart of marital desires. Something in our nature cries out to be loved by another. At the heart of mankind's existence is the desire to be intimate and to be loved by another. Marriage is designed to meet that need for intimacy and love.
Could it be that deep inside hurting couples exists an invisible "emotional love tank" with its gauge on empty? Could the misbehavior, withdrawal, harsh words, and critical spirit occur because of that empty tank? If we could find a way to fill it, could the marriage be reborn? With a full tank couples be able to create an emotional climate where it is possible to discuss differences and resolve conflicts? Could that tank be the key that makes marriage work?
- Taken from "The Five Love Languages"
How does your spouse's "emotional love tank" look? Is it full and overflowing or has it been running on fumes for God knows how long? If we look at emotional love as the fuel that drives our marriage, we can put into proper perspective just how important it is for our spouse to feel loved. Do you know how to make your spouse feel loved? Do you know how to express love to them in a way that they will understand and perceive as love? If so, show them they are loved through your actions today. And if you do not know your spouse's 'love language,' we encourage you to discover it today.
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