What happens when love turns to dust in our daily lives?

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As a pastor and a husband, I've seen it time and time again - love turning to dust in our daily lives. It's as if the initial passion and excitement of being in love wears off, and we're left with the reality of who our partner truly is. The infatuation phase, as Gary Chapman calls it, can be a fleeting experience that lasts only a few months to two years. During this time, we may see our partner as perfect, but eventually, the flaws and imperfections become apparent.

When love turns to dust, it's not uncommon for couples to grow tired of the routine and their souls to become numb towards each other. The passion and excitement that once filled their relationship give way to a more mundane and often dull existence. As Kathleen and Thomas Hart so aptly put it, marriage is a long walk two people take together, and sometimes the terrain can be quite dull. It's in these moments that we're faced with a choice: either we seek to understand the message behind the disillusionment and work towards a deeper, richer love, or we give up and seek someone new.

As someone who's been married for 19 years, I can attest to the fact that love doesn't always feel like a grand, romantic gesture. There are days when the passion and excitement are nowhere to be found, and it feels like we're just going through the motions. But it's in these moments that we're reminded of the commitment we made to one another. We remember the vows we took, the promises we made, and the love that brought us together in the first place. It's this love that we must hold onto, even when the dust of reality sets in, and it's this love that can help us navigate the challenges of marriage and emerge stronger and more in love than ever.

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