Quotes About Trust

If you have a naturally dominant personality, you must be careful. If your spouse feels as though he or she is being pressured to see and do things your way, they aren't going to be totally open and honest.

Having a good marriage means you can process your anger and resolve it.

You must cultivate emotional openness in your relationship in order to build this level of intimacy. Allow your spouse to share their feelings without judgment or rejection. Celebrate honesty, as long as it is done in love. And share your feelings every day.

In a functional relationship, there is a complaint counter where you can be honest without fear. It is just like going into a department store to complain about something you purchased. The best stores always offer their customers a pleasant experience if they need to complain or return something. This makes people feel safe in shopping there.

I was a distracted husband and parent. But I know that the root of all worry and anxiety is the same—it is an orphan spirit. God absolutely loves to be a Daddy. The context of Jesus' instruction not to worry began with the assertion that God cares for us as a Father. The reason that I grew up with so much worry and anxiety was that I didn't know

If you find that your marriage isn't what it once was and there is a lack of romance in your relationship, be the first person to do the right thing and to set an example. Don't get discouraged if things don't change overnight. Be committed and consistent and trust God for the results. When the results do come, don't take them for granted. Keep the dynamic love growing in your marriage by preemptively serving your spouse.

The one thing you shouldn't do is try to tell a cab driver how to get somewhere.

Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners.

Reynolds said, "Love involves obedience, and obedience involves Love. Consequently, obedience is the great proof of Love, and if Love is absent, this means that obedience of the Word is absent as well.").

What was the value, really, of an alibi between lovers, friends, or family members? Idea for greeting card: 'Will You Be My Alibi?

You might ask yourself why you want to surprise your readers in the first place. A surprise ending is sort of like a surprise party. Probably some people, somewhere, enjoy having friends and trusted colleagues lunge at them in the sudden blinding light of their own living room, but I don't think most of us do.

An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.—Buddha

Thou canst not joke an Enemy into a Friend; but thou may'st a Friend into an Enemy.— Benjamin Franklin

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.—Mark Twain

The next time someone lies to your face, tell them that Boo You Lieeeeee...

Mothers are only human, you turn it over to God and then you just wing it.

How do you find your mount, Miss de Lacy?" Amy found it a slug. It was clear Rowanford had taken her caution too seriously. This horse would be ideal for a non-equestrian grandmother. "I feel very safe," she said. "Excellent. I shall take good care of you, Miss de Lacy. Have no fear." Amy sighed and wished there was a convenient piece of furniture to heft to prove she was not as fragile as she appeared.

me. That's what husbands are for. And for holding onto for comfort. And to make sure that life will be better. That is my wedding vow to you

take it to my clever friend shortly, then

Having said that, I'll give the two of you my full blessing and support--provided you're not yanking her around," she advised, addressing Sean. "I'm not, I swear." "Good. Because if I find out you are? I'll cut off your balls and use them as Christmas ornaments. We're clear?" "Mama!" He nearly choked on a bit of pie. "Crystal." Amelia graced him with the full force of her angelic smile. "Fantastic. More pie?" -Eve's Mama

I'm not that squeamish, Mr. Stone." "Ethan," he said. "I'm naked. I'm in a tub. You're wearing my nightshirt. You've already slept in my bed. I think you should call me Ethan.

You can let your breath out," she said, moving around to the side of the tub. She gave him the bottle again. "here, have another drink. I'm all done. You're going to live." "I knew I was going to survive the injury," he said lowly. His eyes held hers. "I didn't know if I was going to survive your attentions.

Maybe that's what being real friends are all about - putting up with the hard lessons - both taught and learned together.

She had this chant, "All will be well, all will be well." I started to believe them, but the whole thing was a scam. It was just some stupid thing to say to make me believe life isn't unfair. And just when I thought life was perfect, it became unbearable again.