tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post4995665037911442355..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: Love Is...Eileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-74274685210090468852009-11-08T18:35:35.756-08:002009-11-08T18:35:35.756-08:00I love this post. I used to hold on to my resentm...I love this post. I used to hold on to my resentment and it would eat at me and my marriage. I try really hard now to just let it go or to try to be more open. It's amazing what a difference it makes:) Thanks for the reminder!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-34229374062110832422009-11-08T18:12:32.708-08:002009-11-08T18:12:32.708-08:00I think your "love is" posts have been v...I think your "love is" posts have been very, very good. You could actually turn these into a larger writing project, Eileen.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-66356108091387000182009-11-08T17:01:33.587-08:002009-11-08T17:01:33.587-08:00Hurting and being hurt can happen so easily and in...Hurting and being hurt can happen so easily and innocently, especially when there is a male and a female, who look at things so differently. Gald you were able to work it out. I like change to. Writing Inspires sounds interesting.Amy DeTrempehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785965181851533070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-1421377277820682022009-11-08T16:42:25.835-08:002009-11-08T16:42:25.835-08:00Powerful post!Powerful post!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106076315144936177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-7183198235623599192009-11-07T14:29:00.006-08:002009-11-07T14:29:00.006-08:00I agree--misunderstandings are the cause of most h...I agree--misunderstandings are the cause of most hurts. Learning to get over them and forget it aren't always easy but we are happier when we do:)) I struggled with this last week with someone who didn't act the way I thought she should. When I let it go, I felt better but it is easy to pick it back up too!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-62830397725942020972009-11-07T06:54:38.859-08:002009-11-07T06:54:38.859-08:00I think Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus sa...I think Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus said it best. Sometimes it's best just to write your feelings out on paper, then let your loved one read them when he's more receptive to them. Often, though, I've found my concerns are really petty once I put them on paper.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-12592536245366789812009-11-06T16:46:55.155-08:002009-11-06T16:46:55.155-08:00Hi Eileen -
I like I Corinthians 13, the love cha...Hi Eileen -<br /><br />I like I Corinthians 13, the love chapter. My late hubby and I used that as the theme scripture for our marriage. <br /><br />Keeping our hearts open to each other and the Lord is essential. A hard heart is difficult to soften. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-39552759048189350512009-11-06T08:52:11.452-08:002009-11-06T08:52:11.452-08:00Open communication can work well when we can remem...Open communication can work well when we can remember to be logical and not emotional. Going into it with emotions can lead to one person (or more) getting defensive, which can escalate the original issue. If you aren't ready to hear and accept the other's point of view, it can be a disaster. Great post. Have a great weekend.Tara McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246124060126729229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-56349025739730488782009-11-06T08:37:02.274-08:002009-11-06T08:37:02.274-08:00I definitely think it's important to conquer. ...I definitely think it's important to conquer. I've found when I just forgive, things begin piling up and I tend to be upset by things I normally wouldn't be. I love the new idea and the new pic of you. You are beautiful.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-4111032781245280522009-11-06T08:04:53.282-08:002009-11-06T08:04:53.282-08:00Eileen, I'm guilty of reading too much into a ...Eileen, I'm guilty of reading too much into a look, a gesture, a comment. So often my take on things is off-base. Gwynly and I have learned to talk through these misunderstandings, and I actually catch myself sometimes these days and seek clarification before making those "assumptions" that get me in trouble.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to your inspiring new series.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-3189885969464287502009-11-06T07:38:28.586-08:002009-11-06T07:38:28.586-08:00I'm a really sensitive person and a grudge hol...I'm a really sensitive person and a grudge holder as well, so your situation really resonated with me. Sometimes even though I know the person didn't intend to hurt me, it's hard to get over it. It's so great that you moved past it and communicated with your family. I'm sure your daughter didn't mean to hurt you :) I know my mom has been hurt many times and I had no idea what I had said or done until she told me. Thanks for this post, it really spoke to me.<br /><br />I hope you have a great weekend!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-16252580865602802842009-11-06T07:07:16.320-08:002009-11-06T07:07:16.320-08:00Communication is so important; it can clear so man...Communication is so important; it can clear so many things up! Have a great weekend!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-35906481164060399262009-11-06T06:33:51.943-08:002009-11-06T06:33:51.943-08:00Lovely post! Since I'm new to the scene, chan...Lovely post! Since I'm new to the scene, change is good!Anna Scott Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744202738210301084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-49310705544586138202009-11-06T06:30:33.669-08:002009-11-06T06:30:33.669-08:00Have a wonderful weekend, Eileen!Have a wonderful weekend, Eileen!Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-69893095070260865832009-11-06T06:28:41.653-08:002009-11-06T06:28:41.653-08:00Interesting way of looking at this and yes, I'...Interesting way of looking at this and yes, I've had to conquer hurt. I cracked up at your "I'm tired of loving" joke. I feel that way sometimes. :D<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-969359310176714742009-11-06T06:25:45.690-08:002009-11-06T06:25:45.690-08:00You're right. It's easy to misinterpret so...You're right. It's easy to misinterpret someone's, or our own, reaction to an event. A similar scenario happened to me this week. Thanks for the insight.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-23023886596627716982009-11-06T06:14:44.103-08:002009-11-06T06:14:44.103-08:00Great post. I do think it's the road to hell i...Great post. I do think it's the road to hell is perhaps paved with miscommunication. Honestly, I've seen it sooo much.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-86183425534320951982009-11-06T05:52:23.286-08:002009-11-06T05:52:23.286-08:00Talking it out is always the best way to solve mis...Talking it out is always the best way to solve misunderstandings...<br /><br />And you know what? Change is good, even in small ways like a blog post once a week. I'll look forward to seeing the new topic :)Faithhttp://www.boughanfire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-39719792828975793292009-11-06T05:51:44.218-08:002009-11-06T05:51:44.218-08:00I've really enjoyed your Love Is series. It re...I've really enjoyed your Love Is series. It reminds me to be patient and think of others first. Your heart really comes through! I will also enjoy your writing series, but know that you have touched many people with this one!Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-74856165479416436682009-11-06T05:34:31.052-08:002009-11-06T05:34:31.052-08:00Oh, Eileen, I snorted out loud with the "beca...Oh, Eileen, I snorted out loud with the "because I'm tired of loving" comment. Thanks for the laugh! I could so totally hear you saying that. I'm excited to read your new Friday posts, although I will mist the Love is series! :)Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-15432641667175778192009-11-06T04:43:55.022-08:002009-11-06T04:43:55.022-08:00Talk, talk, talk. I find that sitting down and op...Talk, talk, talk. I find that sitting down and opening a dialogue, clears the air best! With coffee, of course. And maybe a piece of chocolate cake to help that golf ball?Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-63816680934642033822009-11-06T04:38:52.184-08:002009-11-06T04:38:52.184-08:00I think we are harder on our loved ones than we ar...I think we are harder on our loved ones than we are to strangers on the street. <br /><br />Great post!T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-75598806367400723992009-11-06T03:54:44.119-08:002009-11-06T03:54:44.119-08:00I'm a brooder when it comes to hurts. I take t...I'm a brooder when it comes to hurts. I take things so personally. But, kuddos to you for conquering the hurt! :)<br /><br />As for change, I have loved her Love series, but I like change. I am always changing my hair! lolSherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-76262909784578215372009-11-06T03:52:38.986-08:002009-11-06T03:52:38.986-08:00Time and distance works for me--lots!Time and distance works for me--lots!Rebecca Nazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586998368101239421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-74702125649401005112009-11-06T03:38:53.796-08:002009-11-06T03:38:53.796-08:00This has been a great series, I gleaned alot from ...This has been a great series, I gleaned alot from your sincerity and heart.<br /><br />"Love covers a multitude of sins." That scripture speaks volumes in my marriage. <br /><br />Those golf balls slid right down after that.Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.com