Love is ... not rude! 1 Corinthians 13:5
Do you remember when you were dating your spouse? Do you remember how you were on your best behavior in order to make a good impression? As we settle into a marriage relationship, it's easy to feel as though it's not as important to make a good impression anymore. Men can do all sorts of crass things in front of their wives. Women can become quarrelsome and nagging.
While it is important for us to be authentic and transparent with our mates, it is just as important to be courteous and extend the same kinds of manners to our spouses as we would to strangers. "Why can't I just be myself?" you may ask. You should be yourself; but if "being yourself" includes being rude, then your behavior needs to change. Rudeness is never acceptable within any kind of Christian relationship, let alone a Christian marriage.
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