Love of a Lifetime
Love of a Lifetime has evolved into one of the most tuned in programs in the Life Radio 99.5FM lineup. It has developed a loyal following and we decided to set up this forum to encourage better interactivity between our listeners. You can post your questions and comments here and remember to tune in every Thursday @ 8:00 pm.........
What advice do you all have to give to a young couple who are looking to tie the knot in the near future?
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For any young couple looking to tie the knot in the near future ... You must:
Know the person you're marrying... everything... Ask the hard questions, about money, raising children, sex, in-laws, career ... talk, listen, and listen some more, and Don't be afraid of the answers, it's better to know them beforehand. Secondly, Learn from others - There are many people with successful relationships all around us, find out from them what worked and what didn't, and see how you can use their advice. You can also be mentored through books, read. If you are really interested in having a successful marriage, like everything else - you can prepare for it. There's so much more, but soak that in for now, and work on it. God Bless all couples heading into marriage, and remember, Marriage is a God idea. He stands behind what He's told us to do, go to Him. Pray, Pray, Pray - just tell Him your fears, concerns, expectations... everything. (P.S. We accept invitations to weddings ... LOL!!)
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Thanks
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I'm glad you appreciated the advice. Keep listening. Plans are being worked out to have a program for singles, hopefully on Saturday nights. There are many people who never had these teachings available to them before they got married, so listen-up and most of all apply what you're learning. God Bless.
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I am still single, but I enjoy listening to Love of a Lifetime every week. The man I love does not communicate with me. He does not tell me his true feelings, and I do not know how to ask him to. I feel as if I've messed things up by my stupid responses to things he did in the past that I did not like, and now I feel as if our 'relationship' is at a standstill. I so desperately want to use some of information I'm learning from the programme, but how? I don't know how to approach him. Your advice is appreciated.
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Dear Anonymous, Thanks so much for your compliment, we enjoy bringing the program to you, and will continue as long as people are being helped. Firstly let me say that we all mess up at some time or another, so don't beat yourself up too much, there is not one person on earth who has never made a mistake - and some of us have messed up BIG TIME! It's part of being human, it's a process, God is still at work in all of us. Secondly, you would have heard from our last program some of the reasons that men don't communicate openly, Dionese shared the view that men walk away instead of getting into a fight, and Ramesh agreed. Each situation is different however, and according to your responses in the past (which you could not share here) you think that has caused your mate to 'clam up', and your relationship is now at 'a standstill'. I would recommend that you get some relationship counselling, because staying in one place with no resolution could become very frustrating. I would like to recommend some really good counsellors for you. Please call the station (653-0237 / 657-7607) and I will give you some names and telephone numbers. Also, keep listening to the program, and I'm sure we'll get to sharing the HOW of communication and respect for your mate. Finally - and very important - Pray about it, God already knows the state of your life, so talk to Him. God Bless. Joanne.
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I listened to Love of a lIfe time for the firt time last week and i am really impressed by the programme. It was referred to me by a friend. I am presently considering marriage within the next year and needs all the advice i can get. Great job to yr panel and i will contune to listen. God Bless!
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Thank You Joseph. The programme was initially geared towards married couples, but we have come to realize that as singles contemplating marriage stay tuned in, they are getting the kind of help that is desperately needed to avoid making some of the mistakes that often contribute to the deterioration of many marriages. Stay tuned in, and most of all: put what you hear into practice. God Bless, Joanne. PS: Don't keep it all to yourself, refer it to one or your other friends. And remember - We accept wedding invitations ... LOL!!!
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ANONYMOUS WROTE: MY BOYFRIEND AND I BROKE UP WHILE I WAS PREGNANT. HE SAID I MADE HIM LEAVE. NOW HE SAYS HE WANTS TO TRY AGAIN, BUT HE WAS WITH SOMEONE ELSE. HOW DO I TRUST AND RESPECT HIM? HE SAYS HELOVES ME, BUT I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THESE WORDS. PLEASE HELP.
FAMILY LIFE INTERNATIONAL COUNSELLOR RESPONDS: There are several questions I would like to ask you to answer your question fairly. First, did your boyfriend know that you were pregnant? Was your pregnancy the reason for the break-up? Did you keep your baby, and are you raising your child now?
Assuming that he did know that you were having his baby, and that you are raising your child now, by yourself, I understand why you find it difficult to believe your former boyfriend's words now. He left you alone at a time when you needed his support the most. A well-known speaker said, "You cannot talk your way out of a problem that you've behaved yourself into". Your former boyfriend, by his unfaithful and irresponsible behaviour, caused you to lose trust and respect for him. Now that he is claiming that he loves you, I expect he wants to get back into a relationship with you. You have not only yourself, but your child to think about now, dear one. I would advise you not to make any hasty decision, but to let him prove first that he has had a change of heart and is now trustworthy. This would take time. True love should be demonstrated clearly by loving actions, such as admitting how he wronged you, taking responsibility for his child and financially supporting his child without being asked, and willingness to wait to win your heart back (not demanding). Let him prove himself. Look at his character also. Is he faithful, does he love you more than he loves himself, is he responsible (i.e., can he support a family?)? Since he has behaved unfaithfully and irresponsibly in the past, God would have had to transform his heart and life for his character to have changed. The way a person behaves is not just because of decisions he happened to make at the moment. Behavior comes from one's character - what he truly is inside. The only way to separate the counterfeit from the genuine gem is to put it to the test. You are very vulnerable right now, because the father of your child is claiming he loves you and wants to come back. Waiting and letting him prove himself can never hurt you. Rushing into a relationship with him can put you at risk in many ways: for your heart to be broken again, to feel used, to endanger the emotional well-being of your child, and to go into another painful cycle that will leave you scarred.
Dear one, you are special because you are unique (there is no one like you in the whole world), you have been wonderfully created by God, and you are loved. I'm sure you have family who love you, and Jesus Himself left His glory in heaven, came down and laid down His life for you, to take the payment for your sins upon Himself, in order to secure a wonderful future for you
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Your music reminds me of my courting days - Keep up the great work!
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Good night. Thank you for what you are doing. I grew up in a very unloving home and I always thought that marriage was about fighting and quarelling. I now know that there is such a thing as a good marriage. I wish that everyone gets the kind of information that you all are sharing. Keep up the great work.
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I wish that everyone gets the kind of information that you all are sharing.
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The Bible said that a husband and wife shall be equally yoked. However with time individuals change / grow spiritually, how can this be resolved, and what techniques and tools can used besides pray.
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no doubt …
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i believe in love too.
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Hi, guys! You are doing a great thing! I listen to you all the time (when only have an opportunity). I just wanted to ask whether it is possible to collect all your recordings and upload them at rapidshare or http://www.rapidsharemix.com search engine? Hope to hear from you.
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Do women have an extra-marital affair even after marrige?
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Really i am impressed from this post....the person who create this post he is a great human..thanks for shared this with us.i found this informative and interesting blog so i think so its very useful and knowledge able
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I listen to you guys all the time! Great advices really helps couples and people about anything. Great job!
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Cool,
I have listened to this show it is great, i wish there was more like love of a lifetime, keep up the good work,
Keep up the good work
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Many people get into a relationship with their guard up. If you've been through a tough break up or have been rejected by someone before, then you know how difficult it can be to let yourself fall in love gain.
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hey! your article is really great, thanks for the information sharing with us,
well can some one say me what is true love, please reply i will be waiting for it.
thanks and regards to all.
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Well quite interesting keep sharing!
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