No Fear
There are certain things that should never be hidden between a husband and wife. Marriages need to be safe places where difficult issues can be shared without fear.
My wife, Barbara, has an inscription on the inside of her wedding band that reads, "I John 4:18." It's there to remind both of us the importance of transparency in our relationship. That verse reads, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out all fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love." From the beginning of our marriage, we knew our love required us to be open and honest with no fear.
One final thought. Are you and your mate being perfected in love? It involves letting your guard down and being honest about your deepest thoughts, feelings and needs. Take some time tonight to open up to your spouse. Show love with no fear.
I'm Dennis Rainey, and that's Real FamilyLife.