We All Need Our Freedom
By Gary Chapman
One of our deepest emotional needs is the need for freedom.
In a marriage, we want to be free to express our feelings, thoughts, and desires. We want the freedom to make choices.
We often do things for each other, but we don't want to be manipulated or forced to do things.
If we feel like we are being controlled we get defensive and angry.
Freedom is never to be absolute; to be totally free is to live a life without love.
Love chooses to look out for the interest of the other person.
However, if we realize this need for freedom we will allow our spouse freedom to make choices. We will make requests but not demands. We will express our opinions, but give them the freedom to disagree.
Love and freedom are two key elements in a healthy marriage.