Forgiving your partner
If you want it to last, forgive and forget.17 total reviews
Comment from ReneeD
Excellent advice, well structured and heartfelt. I also have witnessed couples who stay together for one reason or another without having truly forgiven and they usually become bitter. Indeed, life is too short.
I can relate to this with member of my family. Well done
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Excellent advice, well structured and heartfelt. I also have witnessed couples who stay together for one reason or another without having truly forgiven and they usually become bitter. Indeed, life is too short.
I can relate to this with member of my family. Well done
Comment Written 07-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks you so much for this stellar review, I appreciate it!
Comment from visionary1234
Magnificent advice you give here, Dossie! (And rather well timed, as I'm about to murder my dear spouse today! GRRR!) You say everything with such warm authority. Lovely write! :)Sharyn
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Magnificent advice you give here, Dossie! (And rather well timed, as I'm about to murder my dear spouse today! GRRR!) You say everything with such warm authority. Lovely write! :)Sharyn
Comment Written 07-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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I'm happy I didn't respond right away. Hopefully, by now you are back to your sweet, lovable self and hubby is out of danger - lOL
Comment from adewpearl
You offer SUCH wise advice - I have known couples who did the exact opposite of what you advise, and what miserable people they ended up being, not to mention making their children miserable. This essay is well-organized, clear and practical, not to mention wise :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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You offer SUCH wise advice - I have known couples who did the exact opposite of what you advise, and what miserable people they ended up being, not to mention making their children miserable. This essay is well-organized, clear and practical, not to mention wise :-) Brooke
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks for stopping by to read "Why I choose to believe." I appreciate your encouraging and complimentary comments and generous rating. Cheers!
Comment from Darla9
I wish my parents read this years ago. They seem to be happy now, but living with them when I was a teenager was a nightmare.
I think it's important not to bring back all the mistakes from the past during arguments. What's forgiven should stay forgiven.
Interesting essay, with good points. I enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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I wish my parents read this years ago. They seem to be happy now, but living with them when I was a teenager was a nightmare.
I think it's important not to bring back all the mistakes from the past during arguments. What's forgiven should stay forgiven.
Interesting essay, with good points. I enjoyed it.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks for stopping by to read "Forgiving your partner." I appreciate your complimentary comments and generous rating. Cheers!
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
These are wonderful ideas - for some, Dossie...
and yes, life is too short to be bitter.
I too believe in forgiveness, but discovered that by forgiving the one indisgretion, he did it again and
again and again - so it all depends on just what the
problem is, because one has to feel self-respect and
worth. For my own health and peace-of-mind, I had to
have him removed from the house, so I could bring up
my three little lads in a happy, peaceful home.
And I must have deserved better, as in time, I met and
married a wonderful man, who also became their father.
an interesting read, my friend.
Margaret
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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These are wonderful ideas - for some, Dossie...
and yes, life is too short to be bitter.
I too believe in forgiveness, but discovered that by forgiving the one indisgretion, he did it again and
again and again - so it all depends on just what the
problem is, because one has to feel self-respect and
worth. For my own health and peace-of-mind, I had to
have him removed from the house, so I could bring up
my three little lads in a happy, peaceful home.
And I must have deserved better, as in time, I met and
married a wonderful man, who also became their father.
an interesting read, my friend.
Margaret
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks for stopping by to read this one, Margaret. I am happy you're in a great relationship. Marriage is such a strange institution, if you get a dud for a spouse, you can be miserable for a long time.
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Hello my friend I no where your thoughts are coming from believe me I do I finished my marriage after 26 years and I gave it my all but to forgive my husband for what he did I needed to be a saint lol well done on this write regards Jill
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Hello my friend I no where your thoughts are coming from believe me I do I finished my marriage after 26 years and I gave it my all but to forgive my husband for what he did I needed to be a saint lol well done on this write regards Jill
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks for stopping by to read "Forgiving your partner." I appreciate your comments and generous rating. I'm happy this one resonated with you. Cheers!
Comment from charlyann
Very nice, just insightful advice in this, and I too agree that is a shame to stay in a relationship that sucks from your spirit rather than adds to it, love is far too short for that kind of waste...great job on this, well written
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Very nice, just insightful advice in this, and I too agree that is a shame to stay in a relationship that sucks from your spirit rather than adds to it, love is far too short for that kind of waste...great job on this, well written
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks for stopping by to read "Forgiving your partner." I appreciate your comments and generous rating. Cheers!
Comment from Curtis Hatch
Dossie,
Your essay is excellent and gives the reader much to think about. Sheron and I have been married for almost forty-eight years. They were not all happiness and bliss, but when we married we committed to a life-long process. During that time, we have worked through some very difficult situations and never separated. The children are all grown and gone, and we have seven grandchildren. Now it is just the two of us and our dogs. She has not only been my wife; shehas been my best friend. We spend each evening together and unlike many couples, I know, we share the same bed and bedroom. It isn't easy, but it's worth fighting for.
Until next time,
Curtis
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Dossie,
Your essay is excellent and gives the reader much to think about. Sheron and I have been married for almost forty-eight years. They were not all happiness and bliss, but when we married we committed to a life-long process. During that time, we have worked through some very difficult situations and never separated. The children are all grown and gone, and we have seven grandchildren. Now it is just the two of us and our dogs. She has not only been my wife; shehas been my best friend. We spend each evening together and unlike many couples, I know, we share the same bed and bedroom. It isn't easy, but it's worth fighting for.
Until next time,
Curtis
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks for stopping by to read "Forgiving your partner." I appreciate your encouraging comments.
Comment from alexisleech
I couldn't agree more, and although now widowed, we went through a crisis of mistrust at one point of our marriage, but thankfully survived. As you say, you must forgive your partner unconditionally, or move on. For us it was as though the clock had been turned back and we had a wonderful marriage as a result. Your advice is excellent, as is this beautifully written piece.
Alexis x
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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I couldn't agree more, and although now widowed, we went through a crisis of mistrust at one point of our marriage, but thankfully survived. As you say, you must forgive your partner unconditionally, or move on. For us it was as though the clock had been turned back and we had a wonderful marriage as a result. Your advice is excellent, as is this beautifully written piece.
Alexis x
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks for stopping by to read this one, Alexis. I am happy you're in a great relationship. Marriage is such a strange institution, if you get a dud for a spouse, you can be miserable for a long time.
Comment from jmdg1954
Nicely written with many good points. I agree, you only get a life once and you have to be happy. Marriage takes commitment and work for it to last. We've had high ups and low downs and have managed through them over 33 years. I think people today throw in the towel much to easily. Just an opinion based on observation...
Again, good essay. John
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Nicely written with many good points. I agree, you only get a life once and you have to be happy. Marriage takes commitment and work for it to last. We've had high ups and low downs and have managed through them over 33 years. I think people today throw in the towel much to easily. Just an opinion based on observation...
Again, good essay. John
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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Thanks for stopping by to read "Forgiving your partner." I appreciate your encouraging comments. You are right about today's marriages. There are just too many divorces.