How do two people who were once deeply in love begin to feel so far apart?
When we’re hurt or disappointed by our spouse, it can be easy to keep track of what happened. One offense becomes another, and over time those unresolved issues begin to affect how we see and respond to each other. As 1 Corinthians 13 reminds us, love “keeps no record of wrongs.”
Pastor Linn shares three practical ways to respond when conflict happens:
Forget. Not every frustration needs to become an issue. Sometimes loving your spouse means accepting differences, overlooking shortcomings, and choosing not to be offended.
Forgive. When real hurt happens, forgiveness is essential. Rather than waiting for the other person to make the first move, Scripture calls us to pursue forgiveness and reconciliation.
Fix. If the same conflict keeps happening, something may need to change. Healthy marriages learn from conflict, talk about what needs to be different, and make practical changes to avoid repeating the same hurt.
Marriage doesn’t mean two people will never hurt or disappoint each other. It means learning how to handle those moments with love, forgiveness, and a willingness to change.