The person with feelings of superiority is impatient with others' imperfections; is often domineering and strong-willed. When he meets resistance from his mate he attempts to force his spouse into line. If the spouse refuses to shape up, the person who feels superior will place all the blame on the spouse.
What truth will liberate the person with superiority feelings? It is an awareness that the ground is level at the foot of the cross of Christ. We all stand in need of forgiveness. Perhaps you have been unwilling to admit your failures. Then it is time for confession and repentance. You do not need to claim superiority in order to be important. People will think no less of you if you admit your weaknesses. On the road of confession you will find many friends. The road of self-righteousness gets lonelier each day. Admitting your humanity and accepting responsibility for your failures will lead you to a growing marriage.
2007-12-06 00:56:26 · 18 answers · asked by unknown 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
These questions are just for discussion....
2007-12-06 01:08:39 · update #1
some may agree or disagree and have their own opinions...
2007-12-06 01:10:08 · update #2
You know when you look at a question that you wrote and you can see yourself in the question that's when you know that your heart needs to yield a lot more to Christ! You know I'm sitting here in awe and at a lost for words, and all of what you wrote is me! But I'm in total understanding and a lot of it was my ignorance but my heart is pure and it hasn't destroyed my marriage sometimes I can be very domineering and strong willed! Thanks for life's lessons this morning.... I needed a reality check I guess and boy have you given me one!
2007-12-06 01:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by rita_hiemy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Feelings of superiority are a major reason for divorce. I dare say the main reason. Especially when the male as "breadwinner" social norm is reversed and the woman feels superior, if you look at the statistics a huge percentage of marriages where the women ends up making more than hubby end in divorce. Something like 85% or more.
2007-12-06 01:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by hmm 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is all true but the person that feels superior will not usually be willing to go down that road of forgiveness so therefore the marriage does not grow it drifts
2007-12-06 01:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Lulu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely , unless you are married to a complete idiot who needs someone to dominate them. Marriage is a equal partnership . The only superior being that should be in a marriage is G--.
2007-12-06 01:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by minah 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Equality must exist in a marriage in order for it to be successful. A superiority "complex" has no place in a marriage!
2007-12-06 01:02:26 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh hell I'd be showing that person what I think of their authority. And be taking them down a peg or 2 or 9 or 30 and totally destroying that pedastal they they built and perched upon.
2007-12-06 01:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you were looking at yourself in the mirror as you wrote this tirade...
Try getting off your high horse soapbox...
I agree with the first respondent - why marry someone you don't respect?
And for the "victim" of such a lopsided marriage - why marry someone you fear?
2007-12-06 01:04:55 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You better believe it. Only delusional people feel superior to anyone, as everyone has strengths and weaknesses.
2007-12-06 01:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
pride goes before a fall and the one who thinks he's superior will end up living a lonely lonely life. and i wouldn't want to be in his shoes whn God teaches him a lesson in being humble. because when God teach us a lesson, we will never, ever forget it.
2007-12-06 02:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by Audrean L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes. if you think you're better than your spouse, that will ruin a relationship. if you attempt "to force his spouse into line" than that is domestic violence. domestic violence is a crime and punishable w/ incarceration and/or fines. this scenrio would not be a relationship; it would be a prison
2007-12-06 01:45:54 · answer #10 · answered by happypants 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋