The Concept of Love within the Marriage

	Assalamu 'Alaikum,  In our Newsletter we have discussed the concept of Love as it pertains to the marriage.  We discussed that true love differs from infatuation in that: It is not a given; it must be earned It's not based merely on physical appearances or personalities; rather, it's based on true character, and It can, and must, be cultivated in order to keep it alive and vibrant. We stated that:  "True love is acquired as a result of a deep level of awe, admiration and respect for another human being, for their values, their behavior, their morals, their integrity, etc."  And that: "In the marriage context, true love in a nutshell it's a commitment to place the other person above ourselves."  We also shared with you some factors that hinder true love, and gave you some ideas on how to cultivate it. Share your thoughts! Tell us what you think of the information we shared with you.  How does it relate to you and your marriage?  Was it useful to you? Did you learn anything new?  What do you agree with?  What do you disagree with?  Is there anything you'd like to add from your personal experience? Feel free to post your comments.  Others might benefit from your insights, insha-Allah!  Jazzak Allah Khair. TMB Team Note: If you have not signed up for our free newsletter, you may do so now by clicking here: The Muslim Bedroom Newsletter