Tuesday, October 15, 2013
This Love Goes Beyond "I Do"
Last October 11 and 12, Michael and I got to attend our very first Couples' Getaway called
Beyond I Do. It was pretty special for us because in the almost three years that I've been working in
Victory Ortigas, we were finally able to attend a couples' retreat.
Aside from the fact that it was a great time to meet other married couples, a rare occasion to dress in famous couples costumes, and a perfect excuse to spend quality time with the hubby, Michael and I learned so many things that definitely will help us build strong foundations for our marriage.
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| Couples, costumes, and cuddles |
In a nutshell, here's my key take away:
Marriage is about giving, giving, giving. Most, if not all, of us get into a relationship for what we can get get get from the other person. "This person can make me happy. This person can give me security." Yada yada yada. And that's not bad. It's simply human nature. But marriage is about giving--giving of one's self. As both husband and wife keep giving, both are able to receive love, understanding, patience, and sacrifice (to name a few) from one another.
This is something I've known intuitively, but makes so much more sense to me now that it's articulated. I'm so thankful for retreats like these. Can't wait for the next one!
Labels: church, inspiration, love
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