Dear Brides:
Sandy and I have been teaching a marriage class by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and it’s been exciting to see the results. This class or program is based on over three decades of counseling, as well as scientific research. Dr. Eggerichs has already taken the Love and Respect message across America and are changing the way couples talk to, think about, and trust each other.
It’s a simple message that says a wife has one driving need: she wants to feel loved. When that need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need: he wants to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn’t met, things get crazy.
The wife is reacting to her husband negatively – and not showing him respect- because she feels unloved. The husband is reacting to his wife negatively -and not showing her love- because he feels disrespected. Neither are meeting their spouse’s need because their need is unmet.
The Love and Respect program reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly and easily.
Sandy and I have been married almost 59 years and when we started using this material, it all made sense. As a pastor and counselor, it really helped to show couples a simple way to bring love and peace into their relationship.
For years, marrying over ten couples, I’ve always said that your relationship with each other is your most important goal. The Love and Respect concept is a perfect way to ensure that your relationship is not only protected but can grow closer over the years together.
It’s no secret that marriage is very difficult and that’s why one-out-of- two marriages fail. Think about this last sentence: 50% of all marriages fail! That’s why this concept is so important to you to help you have a successful marriage. You can go online and order the textbook Love and Respect by Dr. Eggerichs, and I believe it will benefit your relationship immediately.
Until next time,
Respectfully,
Denny
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