Why Has my Spouse Quit Trying?

Slide #1: There are often serveral reasons why one partner gives up on the marriage.

Slide #2: They have met someone else (distraction).

Slide #3: They feel they are never listened to (discouragement).

Slide #4: They can't resolve their own inner emotional conflicts (detoured).

Slide #5: They are tired of feeling like a failure (downtrodden).

Slide #6: They see no hope of change (depressed).

Slide #7: To re-engage your spouse acknowledge your part in the problem (confession).

Slide #8: Then look for the hurt in their heart and validate it (compassion).

Slide #9: Finally, respond positively and pro-actively to meet their needs (change).

Slide #10: "Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:7-8