Just as food is nourishment to the body, we need to realize that words are nourishment to the mind and emotions. When your body hears certain things, it naturally responds. If it feels like it’s in danger certain chemicals are released and you feel nervous, anxious, etc. If something stimulates a feeling of serenity, accordingly, your muscles relax and you feel at peace.

A marriage definitely has imperfections. It is a lifetime commitment that has to continuously be nourished. Nourishment includes dealing with inevitable changes in a relationship, which is exactly what the post is all about.