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10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by SavageGarden(m): 12:33am On Nov 23, 2015 |
Excuse #1: I’d rather settle for him than be alone. What’s wrong with being single? You’re not alone. If you are settling for an unhealthy relationship just to have a warm body near, you are missing the amazing indescribable intimacy God offers you; He will continue to politely step aside as you choose to accept less ( Psalm 25:16). Seek to be complete in Him (Proverbs 8:17), first, and ditch this excuse before you miss “the one” that He has purposed for you to marry ( Psalm 139:16). Give God a chance, for He is your provider (2 Corinthians 9: and is able to do abundantly above all that you could possibly ask or imagine. Excuse #2: I’m comfortable. Is change something that makes you cringe? Are you stringing a relationship along primarily because it has benefits: money, companionship, image, physical intimacy, fun, familiar routine? Let’s face it. Things--even relationships with benefits--can never truly satisfy. They are shallow tools the enemy offers convincing you to wear a mask of contentment. Step out of the known to grasp the true and amazing unexplainable peace and joy. God offers to those who choose to trust in Him alone to meet all their needs Excuse #3: I love him. "But I looooove him!" If I had a kobo for every time I heard those words! Geez! I love my dog! I love my brother! I love my pet escort! There is a difference in loving and being “in love” and fully committed to the person you KNOW you were meant to marry…for better or worse. You have to get out of the “love” boat to walk on the water. What I mean is, you have to move away from the one you “love” and walk out into the unknown toward God patiently till He brings you your one, true love. Don’t miss your reward. It takes faith Excuse #4: We’ve had sex. Years ago, I confessed to a distant cousin that I was having doubts about my relationship. My biggest fear was that I had to stay with her simply because we had sex. Is this how you feel? Well, he reminded me that sex outside marriage is a sin. Because you have already begun is really not an excuse to continue. Sex outside marriage brings horrible consequences to every area of life, leading ultimately to death. Excuse #5: We have a child together. OK. So you’re single and pregnant, or maybe you’re single with children already. You have a great reason to abandon, not your kids, but the bad relationship that entangles you Admit it. As children, most of us aspired to have better lives than those who raised us. Here’s the kicker: our starting point regarding relationships was the exact representation of what ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ modeled for each of us. My point: it is better to stay single and model contentment and trust in the Lord than to marry, model a bad relationship, and end up having to raise your grandchildren who, according to statistics, will do the same. The choices YOU make affect future generations. Ponder that! Excuse #6: I’m waiting until Mr. Right comes along. Let’s get serious! If Mr. Right crosses your path, he’ll consider your low standards unattractive and immature. Your present relationship portrays evidence of the needy, insecure person you are choosing to be. The bad relationship you’re in is a huge red flag to the Christ-like, confident mate you truly desire to be with. No, It’s more like a stop sign! Don’t allow a mountain of insecurity to cause Mr. Right to take a u-turn! Hanging onto mediocre relationships is like dumpster diving for trash when God is offering true treasure just around the bend. Excuse #7: We’re engaged, already committed. Have you agreed to marry him, but now you’re having doubts? If there is doubt, DON’T! Use the valuable opportunity you have now for a “time-out” to reevaluate or choose to live the rest of your life with regret! “But,” you say, “I’ve already started planning a wedding, and I’m looking forward to a honeymoon.” Get your eyes off worldly things and ask God to open your spiritual eyes (Isaiah 44:18). Your doubt could be a warning from the Holy Spirit. It’s the opposite of peace. Excuse #8: I don’t want to hurt his feelings. Has your heart left the picture, but your still hanging around because you’d like him to stay happy? Maybe you feel bad leaving him or her because they have spent so much time and money on you. You’re not stock; this isn’t an investment game. Have you tried to walk away, but their craftiness persuaded you to stay? You’re not a puppet; pull your hearts strings from their grip. Your people-pleasing nature, coupled with their controlling tendencies, are brewing up your worst nightmare. It’s time to be concerned more with honoring God than your boyfriend .Call this excuse what it is, guilt and manipulation, and learn how to say "no!" Better yet, say "good-bye". Excuse #9: He’s “good” enough for me. Maybe you’re thinking, “I don’t deserve any better,” or perhaps you assume you’d never land among the stars so you’ve resolved to never shoot for the moon. Drop your measuring stick and pick up God’s Word where “good enough” amounts to filthy rags ( Isaiah 64:6) for all of us. OurFather seeks to bless you, not because you deserve it, but because of His great love. Give Creator God ( Genesis 1:14) the opportunity to bring the moon (your man) to you. Excuse #10: He’ll change for the better! Down here in Nigeria, most girls like a little outlaw in our man. We are raised to be fixers. Naturally, we think we can turn a frog or even a snake into a prince with a kiss! But, sometimes a snake is just a snake and we wind up bit. Come on, who are you kidding!? You can’t change him or her, and he’s comfortable the way he is. You be who God called you to be and let God do the changing. Truth be told, you need to run the other direction. Bad relationships are poisonous. |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by Nobody: 12:38am On Nov 23, 2015 |
following |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by Nobody: 12:39am On Nov 23, 2015 |
Indeed but its so sad that most women are still hanging on a bad relationship 1 Like |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by Elosky20: 12:43am On Nov 23, 2015 |
end time post |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by evanscheck(m): 12:43am On Nov 23, 2015 |
I need fuel badly oo. When u dont have fuel and ur spouse have fuel, is dat an excuse to stay in a bad relationship... |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by Adebowhales(m): 12:48am On Nov 23, 2015 |
Badluck is when you type 'End time' and gets only 1like. Ma man na badluck o0. Moreova, See as i dey hustle 4 FTC as if dem go dash me N50 kondom. Oga o0. Abeg na who program 'End time' for lasisi69's brain na? Abeg make the person go tusile o0o, |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by SavageGarden(m): 10:04am On Nov 23, 2015 |
KashyBaby: Some women and even men too! Are missing their brains. |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by cruzyteejay(m): 12:03pm On Nov 28, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by SavageGarden(m): 9:30am On Dec 18, 2015 |
CC: Lalasticlala nah |
Re: 10 Excuses You Make To Stay In A Bad Relationship by Nobody: 9:36am On Dec 18, 2015 |
True!!! better to leave while you're still sane, than stay and live in regret and depression forever |
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