I noticed there is an increased emphasis about keeping love relationships together. There are more people attending church as well. Everyone’s looking for love and affirmation when the economy is rejecting people. On the bus and MRT, over radio, on TV, at Borders and Kinokuniya. Books, workshops, activities, seminars, and marriage counseling, etc.
Money is the top divorce reason for today, followed by infidelity and change in priorities. My guess is in a time of economic crisis, money issue is going to drive couples apart much quickly.
We all take things for granted. There’s no such thing as a convenient relationship. The deeper the intimacy, the harder both parties need to work together to keep the love alive. This is not a relationship maintained over a cup of coffee once a month for 2 hours each time.
Sharing daily affairs, activities and responsibilities requires a great deal of commitment and communication. Crisis, burdens and uncertainties will only put additional stress on a marriage that is already on shaky grounds.
Pastor Kong began a series on Difference between Men and Women (the pointers are taken from the book His needs, Her needs). I guess it is to educate couples against the wrath of the crisis, burdens and uncertainties in this bleak economic weather.
I guess only when basic needs are met, can love withstand the test of difficult times?
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