tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post5217583843107970090..comments2023-10-12T04:44:01.547-05:00Comments on Save The Phillips: Marriage vs. Reality TelevisionPhillips Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477867770142061901noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-40664270573485587172009-06-24T20:52:39.686-05:002009-06-24T20:52:39.686-05:00I think the entire situation is tragic and althoug...I think the entire situation is tragic and although our culture is callous to divorce, I am not and neither are thier kids. I really hope that God is able to turn this siuation into something else. I hope they end up turning to Him publicly and he heals their family in whatever way is best. I just hurt for those kids.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223421788005928243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-25739643256667312382009-06-23T18:48:32.249-05:002009-06-23T18:48:32.249-05:00Wow! Aunt Jodi's sister really lays it all out...Wow! Aunt Jodi's sister really lays it all out there.<br /><br />My husband and I have been married 24 yrs. and have 7 children. Marriage is hard work. Kids are needy. Life is tough. Days are long. <br /><br />I can't imagine the added pressure of having cameras recording all our stuff! My heart hurts for this family. It seems clear that they have lost their way. The money is absolutely blinding them to what they have done to themselves.<br /><br />Best marriage advice? God hates divorce. Don't do it. During the tough times, (and they <i>will</i> come) that might be all that gets you through.Smockity Frockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922037293905396736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18214825.post-64158513754764302712009-06-23T16:24:25.968-05:002009-06-23T16:24:25.968-05:00My freshman year of college included the mandatory...My freshman year of college included the mandatory Western Civ class. Dr. Klein was a professor whose features screamed nerd, but whose personality was like a magnet. We students hung on his every word as he shared the stories of history, making it come alive. Who would have ever guessed he would provide the most useful marriage advice in all my four years at a Christian institution of higher learning? <br /><br />He started by saying, "My beautiful wife is not a pretty sight in the mornings." The comment prompted a few snickers in the class. He followed by saying, "in fact, some mornings I look at her and FEEL no love." What? That got our attention. He finished by telling us that there are many times in a marriage when you will look at your spouse and not FEEL love towards him/her. But, love is not a feeling. Love is a decision. Sure, you have moments where your heart swells in response to your love, but just as quickly our head can swell when we are frustrated at the person we love. If we measure our commitment based on emotion, we are doomed to failed relationships. Dr. Klein closed by saying, "if you remember that love is a decision, your marriage will last."Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14111112794410833765noreply@blogger.com