For as Long as You Both Shall “Love”. . .

Many couples get together, get married, and hope things work out and if they don’t, they move on. A relationship with that kind of false hope is most likely doomed from the beginning.

Marriage is supposed to be a sacred contract for a lifetime commitment. It is not some kind of social contract or something you just “do” for as long as you both shall “love.” To me, that statement reeks of no commitment. However for many couples that seems to be the expectation.

Marriage is not an experiment, littered with prenuptial agreements; gushy platitudes and an attitude of “Try me! If it doesn’t work, you can always bail out!” Your vows must mean something for your relationship to prosper. This kind of commitment demands discipline and perseverance. Marriage is tough work – it does not “just happen.”

So. . . is it “for as long as you both shall love” or “for as long as you both shall live?”

Think about this: If we truly believe it is “for as long as you both shall live,” then perhaps we might choose our love partners differently!

We must live our lives with our love partners as if we are inventing a great love story.