Practical Love

Husbands, wives, dads, moms, girlfriends, boyfriends...you all have a role. When you are in a relationship with someone, you have a commitment and a responsibility to them. This is what we all hope for, long for in life. You want someone to share in your life and to be there for you, but you also long to be there for them as well. Love is a funny thing.  I think that most people will say that they love their wives, husbands, etc., but love is not enough. It is not enough to say, "I love you." Although, that is very important. It is not enough that you pay for everything or that you clean up the house or that you take care of shuttling the kids around. It is not enough that you fix the oven or the washer or put gas in the car. Even if you sacrifice your own dreams to accommodate your family, it is nothing if you don't take care of yourself. In the simplest terms, your love to your spouse is a gift to them. They don't earn your love. It is not capital. It is a gif