Falling in Love, Staying in Love -- Part 2

Young couple-woman on man's lap, arm around him“We’re so different,” moaned Beth. “Josh loves hunting, fishing and camping. I despise them. His idea of a good time is a cold beer and a football game on television. I could care less. I love the music, theater and the arts. I could spend all day at the museum. He acts like doing “my things” are b-o-r-i-n-g! I don’t think we have anything in common except the kids. I wonder how we ever got together in the first place.”

 

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Falling in Love, Staying in Love -- Part 1

Black Couple Heads Together Smiling“He forgot my birthday, drinks too much, and flirts with all my friends, but I really do love him!”

“She treated me badly, went out with my best friend, and now calls up and said she wants me back. My friends say to forget about her, but I really do love her.”

 

“I know he’s married, but he says he never really loved his wife. We have so much in common. He’s just waiting for the right time to tell his kids. Then I know we’ll be together.”

 

How is it possible to fall in love with someone who treats us poorly, appears to care less about the relationship than we do, and cannot be counted on to come through for us when the chips are down? At some level we know this is not in our best interest, but we fall head over heels anyway.

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OMM advocates for strong, healthy, life-long marriage, and promotes the fact that it is imperative for both mothers and fathers to be active in the lives of their children. We work to bring together an inclusive group of citizens; business, civic and religious leaders; and others who believe that marriage matters - and that we can make a difference.

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