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Beyond Romantic Love: Understanding Marriage

Marriage is one of humanity's oldest institutions, present in nearly every culture throughout history. It has shaped families, influenced societies, and helped form the very fabric of civilization. Yet despite its long history and universal nature, marriage remains a deeply personal journey. What does it mean to truly share a life with another person? How do two individuals come together in a way that honors both unity and individuality? In this course, we’ll explore these questions, examining marriage as a delicate balance between closeness and freedom.

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Felix Schaefer

Berlin, Germany

Welcome, and thank you for joining me for this exploration into the profound and complex topic of marriage. Marriage is one of humanity's oldest institutions, present in nearly every culture throughout history. It has shaped families, influenced societies, and helped form the very fabric of civilization. Yet despite its long history and universal nature, marriage remains a deeply personal journey. What does it mean to truly share a life with another person? How do two individuals come together in a way that honors both unity and individuality? Let us find out.

5 Days

134 students

5.0 stars

10 min / day

Patience

English

Lesson 1

Unity Without Loss Of Individuality

We’re delving into an essential idea about relationships: unity without loss of individuality. This concept speaks to the beauty of human connection, especially in relationships like marriage, while also recognizing the importance of personal freedom and identity. True unity in a relationship is only possible when each individual maintains a strong sense of self. Losing oneself in the pursuit of unity ultimately weakens, rather than strengthens, the bond.

Lesson 2

The Balance: Closeness And Distance

I’d like to explore a unique perspective on relationships: the balance between closeness and distance. This idea suggests that in relationships—especially in the deepest connections like partnerships—there is a natural rhythm that values closeness as much as it respects the need for distance. Closeness gives us warmth, connection, and security, while distance fosters personal freedom, self-growth, and a stronger sense of individual identity.

Lesson 3

What Your Marriage Needs: Selfless Giving

We’re going to explore a powerful and often misunderstood concept in relationships: selfless giving. In the context of love and marriage, selfless giving refers to the act of offering oneself without expecting anything in return, simply out of genuine care and concern for the other person. It is a fundamental aspect of nurturing deep, lasting relationships, where both partners seek to support each other's growth, happiness, and well-being.

Lesson 4

Supporting Each Other’s Independence: A Marriage Must

We’re going to explore an essential yet often overlooked aspect of marriage: supporting each other’s independence. In the modern world, where marriage is often portrayed as the merging of two lives into one, the idea of maintaining individual independence within a partnership may seem counterintuitive. But in truth, supporting the independence of our spouse is not just beneficial; it is crucial for a relationship to thrive over time. It’s important to understand that supporting your partner’s independence in marriage doesn’t mean being emotionally distant or growing apart.

Lesson 5

A Spiritual Commitment: Marriage

We’re going to explore a deeply profound aspect of marriage—one that goes beyond the practicalities of daily life and enters into the realm of the spiritual. We’ll discuss the idea of love as a spiritual commitment in marriage, and how this concept not only enhances the relationship but also elevates both individuals involved to a higher sense of connection and purpose. In many ways, love in marriage is often seen in terms of emotions, physical closeness, or mutual care. However, when we look at it from a deeper, spiritual perspective, love becomes more than just a fleeting feeling or even a shared bond. It transforms into a commitment to something larger than oneself.

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