E55: Love is a Verb

On today's episode:Love is a verb.Nobody is obligated to be in your life.Ryan chose to act in love, even though I wasn’t particularly lovable in that moment.If you want to make it long-term in your relationship, you have to work to attune yourself to your partner and their attempts at positive shifts in your dynamic for connection.It’s easy to show love when you’re feeling loving.The love you feel in the early stages of a relationship is flattery and validation.Growth is when you find yourself responding to situations differently than your old self would have.Book referenced: "The Meaning of Marriage" by Timothy Keller.True love means being your ugliest self around someone and them still choosing to give you the benefit of the doubt, accepting your imperfections, staying, and giving you a chance to grow and evolve out of your negative patterns.AND MORE!Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and pass the episode on to anyone who may get value out of it! That is how we spread the word!Let's Connect!My InstagramRooted Co Website