love believes the best

If there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8

According to the book, there are two rooms in your heart: the Appreciation Room, on its walls are written all the things you love about your spouse and the Depreciation Room, on its walls are written the things that bother and irritate you - placed there out of frustration, hurt feelings, and disappointment.

The only reason you should glance in the door of the Depreciation Room is to know how to pray for your spouse. The only reason you should ever go in is to write "COVERED IN LOVE" in huge letters across the walls.

Love chooses to believe the best about people. It gives them the benefit of the doubt.

It's time to move into the Appreciation Room, to settle in and make it your home.

You must develop the habit of reining in your negative thoughts and focusing on the positive attributes of your mate. This is a crucial step as you learn to lead your heart to truly love your spouse.

Pick a positive attribute and thank your spouse for having this characteristic.

The Love Dare, p.33