Partnership

Prepping for a marriage conference, I came across some notes with a brief listing of words that describe the typical three stages of marriage.

The words in the lists hightlight some contrasts.

Want a quick relationship check-up? Circle the words that describe your relationship right now and see what you learn

Phase One. Phase Two. Phase Three.
ENCHANTMENT. DISENCHANTMENT. MATURITY.
On Cloud Nine. Upset a lot. Steady and at peace.
I idolize you. We fight/compete. I need you/serve you.
We're right. You're wrong. How do you see this?.
Can't get enough. I quit. Let's work it out.
Fascinated. Irritated. Refreshed.
Charmed. Upset. Thankful.
Newness. Legalism, and self. Grace and patience.
Self energy. Mutual conflict. Mature teamwork.
Unreal. Uncomfortable. Real and comforting.
Over-focused. Under-focused. Growing and pacing.
Idyllic. Fighters, refs. Teamed with purpose.
We've arrived. We're stuck. Together, with God, we can.

Did you circle the words that apply to you at this time? (The blog pushed all the words together. They started out in three neat columns...but each comparative word idea listing is in each new row. Periods separate within the rows. Can you unscramble? Have fun. :)

How are you doing?

Enchantment - fueled by sexuality and youthful energies, lasts about 1-2 years.

Disenchantment - fueled by realities and the wrong responses, can go on and on into real tragedy, even total disintegration.

Maturity - fueled by wisdom, commitment and God's help, can last a lifetime - even be the stuff of heaven itself.

Join me in pressing on to maturity.

Selah..

David