Hurting Each Other

Below are the notes from last week's class. (The KEY is available online.)

Dumb Attitude #4: “My Lover Should Never Hurt Me”

"A new command I give you: _____________. As I have loved you, so you must _____________. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you _____________." John 13:34-35

It’s easy to love someone who makes you feel good. As wonderful as he or she is, your partner will ________ at times, and it’s going to hurt.

Your ________ and ________ can go a long way toward making a reconnection that will bring about attachment, intimacy, and positive feelings toward one another.

People set themselves up for failure by expecting a good marriage to be one without pain, and that expectation comes in at least three forms.

• The wish for a _____________
• The wish for a _____________
• The wish to make up for _____________
  

Lifeline #16 The trials of your relationship can build your ________ and make your ________ stronger.

Discussion Topic: Can you recognized when someone’s setting a trap for his or her partner by asking a “loaded” question? Give specific examples.

Lifeline #17 Love brings us closer to ________ and to ________. It keeps us alive and growing.

Lifeline #18 Rescue your love life by totally ________ and ________ every aspect of each other without ________.

Lifeline #19 When your love connection brings out the worst in you, you’re ________. Work through it together with ________ and ________.

Lifeline #20 When temptation knocks (appears), it’s a ________, so don’t ________________! Don’t be a lone ________. Stay on the path with the rest of the ________.

In this week's class, we'll be talking about "Mind Reading." If you are unable to join us in class, you can order the book and follow along with us online. You may also want to consider other books from our Recommended Reading List.