[custom_adv] At its core, love is a decision to be committed to another person. It is far more than a fleeting emotion as portrayed on television, the big screen, and romance novels. [custom_adv] Feelings come and go, but a true decision to be committed lasts forever—and that is what defines healthy marriages. Marriage is a decision to be committed through the ups and the downs, the good and the bad. [custom_adv] When things are going well, commitment is easy. But true love is displayed by remaining committed even through the trials of life. [custom_adv] Sexual faithfulness in marriage includes more than just our bodies. It also includes our eyes, mind, heart, and soul. When we devote our minds to sexual fantasies about another person, we sacrifice sexual faithfulness to our spouse. [custom_adv] We all have weaknesses and relationships always reveal these faults quicker than anything else on earth. An essential building block of a healthy marriage is the ability to admit that you are not perfect, that you will make mistakes, and that you will need forgiveness. [custom_adv] Holding an attitude of superiority over your partner will bring about resentment and will prevent your relationship from moving forward.
