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There is a kind of peace that can be present in a home that prevents intimacy between the couple. You are wondering how?
When a couple is faced with constant disagreements and it seems like they never get along, they get to a point where they resolve to maintain the peace of the home which is a good thing, the only problem is the approach.
Both parties are very careful not to get too close to the point of offending each other because of a truth, intimacy opens one up to offences. It’s almost difficult to be offended by a random stranger on the street compared to how much you can be offended by someone living in the same house. So they go about their day to day activities only maintaining the communication line for important discussions around the children, ministry e.t.c, nothing personal or intimate.
This kind of peace in the home is void of friendship, laughter and intimacy. No random gists, random kisses and hugs. Everyone is ‘seriously’ maintaining peace.
Why settle for peace only when peace and intimacy can co-exist? Prioritise peace in your home but understand that disagreements if handled with understanding and maturity can foster deeper intimacy and respect.
It’s not enough to count how many years you have lived peacefully with each other, beyond that are you truly doing life together? How intimate have you grown as the years have passed?
Let’s evaluate our priorities and build intimacy as we maintain peace in our homes. May we be helped by God
P.S.: Our annual conference for Younger wives (0 to 7 years of marriage) begins next Tuesday and to say we are excited about what God has in store for us is an understatement. Registration is free and details are in the flier in the comment section.
Written by Olabisi David
Presented by Damilare Mike David
written for REGEN
