Love That Chooses to Stay Through Conflict

Couples choosing to discuss issues together

Every couple argues. Even the most loving, faithful, God-centered marriages have moments when conflict occurs and sparks fly - and not the romantic kind of sparks. Couples who endure are not the ones who avoid arguing. Couples who endure are the ones who refuse to stop choosing each other.

James and I often tell couples in counseling that love is not a one-time “I do.” It’s a lifetime of “I still do,” spoken in a thousand small ways — through forgiveness, patience, laughter, and loyalty. Your commitment is eternal. When you keep choosing love, feelings follow and connection deepens because love practiced becomes love felt.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14

When couples choose to live as partners on the same team, everything shifts. start seeing each other as opponents instead of , even small disagreements can turn into major battles. But when we remember that we’re Love isn’t about avoiding conflict but about handling conflict together.

Choosing love in conflict requires humility, patience, and perspective. Remember, love doesn’t mean you’ll never disagree. Instead, love means you can disagree without disconnecting.

You may not see eye to eye, but you can choose to see heart to heart.

Practical Tip:
Regularly give your spouse a reason you continue to choose them despite the difficulties of your relationship. Gratitude strengthens commitment, and commitment reignites affection.

#LoveAsAChoice, #ChristianMarriage, #FaithOverFeelings, #CovenantStrong, #MarriageMatters