"People Growing Machines"

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[image by Todd Baker]


For the next couple of weeks I’m going to take a look at the topic of marriage and relationships in general. One of my favorite authors on the topic of relationships/marriage is David Schnarch, author of Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships. In the book Schnarch talks about marriage and:

“emotionally committed relationships” as being “people growing machines.”

With that in mind, I want to ask you a question.

What has been the biggest area of growth for you in your marriage, or in the committed relationship you are in?

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