Thought Adjuster: “In a perfect world, love leads two individuals to form a partnership—the building block of a good family. The only right the Father confers to each spouse is to love and cherish their mate, thus creating a favorable environment for the next generation of eternal souls.

Sadly, partners butt heads in many relationships. They weaponize their words, criticize or misunderstand their mate, and self-righteously mete out physical or emotional punishment—a far cry from fulfilling their fiduciary duties.

All human relationships should include the element of trust, as the Father entrusts you to be his agent of love-in-action—acting in his stead as a visible and tangible receiver/transmitter of T.L.C. (Tender Loving Care).

Jesus intervened on behalf of women’s rights whenever he witnessed first-hand some form of spousal abuse. Even though he was a male of the realm, he set a clear precedent by promoting, respecting, and honoring the place women should hold in any functional society.

Because marriage is an equal opportunity for the circulation of true love, it is a balancing act. Successful partnerships focus on the attractive traits of their partner, making compassionate allowances for their unavoidable shortcomings.

Goodwill is also a prerequisite for a working relationship—never ill will. The low-grade fossil fuels composed of festering resentment and decayed grudges are highly volatile and unable to restore peace. Judicious time-outs work wonders in clearing your head and protecting endangered hearts.

Love one another as Jesus loved all—with empathy, compassion, and gratitude—making generous allowances for their ignorance and emotional immaturity.”