Can You Love Your Spouse, but Not Like Your Spouse?

Welcome to the MarriageToday Podcast! Jimmy and Karen Evans here, and in this episode, we're tackling a question many of us grapple with: what to do when you love your spouse but don't particularly like them. Get ready for a candid conversation as we share our personal insights on navigating those moments. We emphasize that it's okay to have times when you're not best buddies, but it shouldn't shake your commitment to the marriage. Join us as we delve into controlling emotions, the distinction between liking and loving, and the power of agape love. Stick around for a special mention of our book, the 'I Will' Devotional, and details on counseling services available through xomarriage.com/help ---------------------- Need Marriage Help?: https://xomarriage.com/marriage-help/ Need a romantic Date? Register here for XO24 Conference from the comfort of your home! :https://www.xonow.com/pages/xo-now-at-home More resources from our team: https://store.xomarriage.com/products/married-into-the-family Grab a copy of our new book: https://store.xomarriage.com/collections/black-friday-exclusives/products/i-will ----------------------- Takeaways It is normal to have times when you don't like your spouse, but it should not affect your behavior or commitment to the marriage. Controlling emotions is crucial in maintaining a loving relationship with your spouse. Liking someone and loving them are not the same thing; agape love goes beyond emotions. The I Will Devotional and counseling services are resources available to help couples navigate challenges in their marriage. ----------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Question 00:35 The Real World of Marriage 01:31 Loving Your Neighbor 02:01 Dealing with Dislike 03:00 Controlling Emotions 04:27 Actions vs. Feelings 05:23 The Arrogance of Not Liking 06:22 Commitment in Marriage 07:20 Agape Love 08:17 The Naivety of Expecting Perpetual Like 09:45 Sustaining Love 10:43 The I Will Devotional and Counseling 12:13 Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices