He looks at us all as broken people whom he makes new again." " does not look at us as like a piece of porcelain that, once broken, is always broken. "Instead of expressing love through sex, the luster replaces love with sex." It arises out of a deep appreciation and gratitude for the person's presence and love, yet it retains the reality of who he is at the same time." "In a mature relationship, romantic idealization waxes and wanes through the connection at various times. It brings reality to her, so that she can change directions and try new ways of solving her problems." It creates support for the person as she struggles and fails. It provides comfort so you can bear the difficulty of change. Relationship is the fuel which makes change and growth possible. A desire to change is generally not enough, or we would have changed before.(Colossians 2:23). "Many people try to change their patterns all on their own, using willpower, discipline, resolve, and the like.
"People who can handle confrontation and feedback are the ones who can make relationships work." "You will have a good relationship to the degree that you are able to be clear and honest about everything." Full of insightful, real-life examples, this much-needed book will give you the tools you need to: Don't forget to check out the Boundaries collection of books and workbooks dedicated to key areas of your life, including dating, marriage, parenting kids, raising teenagers, and leadership. Cloud and Townsend help you get to know yourself, solve problems, and enjoy the journey of dating and finding your life partner. Boundaries in Dating unfolds a wise, biblical path to developing self-control, freedom, and intimacy.
Cloud and Townsend share their practical advice for adding healthy boundaries to your dating life. Helping you bridge the pitfalls of dating, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries, answer all of these questions and more. Once you've met someone, then what? Should you move on, pursue a simple friendship, or more? How do you set smart limits on your physical relationship? How much do you get involved financially? And how do you know if you've found your future spouse? In Boundaries in Dating, Drs. Boundaries in Dating offers illuminating insights for romance that can help you grow in freedom, honesty, and self-control as you pursue healthy dating limits that can lead to a happy marriage.
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