FIREPROOF: It May Just Save Your Marriage

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I recently watched Fireproof and wanted to recommend it to all my married friends/bloggers out there. I think this is one of those movies that is needed in every family home. Now I know this isn’t a movie that everyone thinks they want to watch at first and yes “GOD” is mentioned throughout it but this movie has such a special meaning.

#1 No matter how well you think you know your mate, you can always learn something new. It seems that while you and she/he were dating you did everything to get to know them and woo them. Am I right? However, once married many times they think they’ve got the girl/guy so no need to worry. A marriage needs romance, it needs the spark and this movie talks about that and many ways that you can do it.

#2 When two people work in the family, time apart seems to get bigger and bigger. Make time for one another, even if it means getting home a little earlier and surprising the other with dinner.

#3 It’s the little things that matter. Have you ever heard that phrase? It is, things all add up. He/she comes home to a messy house, something gets left out during the day/night, something doesn’t get done. An appointment missed, etc. But with each thing that passes and no words are spoken it’ll add up until it is this huge pile in the middle of the room.

#4 Marriage takes work- How many of you have a perfect marriage? Yeah, I didn’t think I’d see hands. A marriage takes a lot of work, it is very much like a garden. You have to constantly take care of it, groom it and make sure weeds don’t grow. Water it and make sure it gets light, then it’ll bloom and shine for you. If you let things slide, ignore the other or just don’t show appreciation to one another your flower will wilt. (sp)

#5 A marriage takes two- Yes, it isn’t a one-person marriage where one spouse does all the work. If there is a problem, it takes two people, just like making love. Not just one person can perform that act. To make something beautiful and last the two must become one and be able to work together. But it has to be two coming together to make any problems disappear, there will be struggles to do it but the end result is always a happier marriage.

In FIREPROOF, he and she both work and neither are home much. When she is she’s caring for a sick mom, he’s a firefighter so he’s always on call. He is angry she never pays much mind to him or even has groceries in the house. She’s upset over his addiction that she can’t compete with. But it seems they let it get to the point that they have to explode at one another before finally seeking help. His father, who’s just found GOD, sends him a book called “The Love Dare” and in it there are these 40 steps to help him get her back. But he must follow them. Course how can he when she no longer wants him. I won’t give away any more of the movie, but it is so great and has such a strong storyline I wanted to recommend it to everyone out there. Please, please get it for yourselves.

I haven’t bought the movie, I rented it but do plan on buying it one day. I did go out and buy the book “The Love Dare” and it came in the mail today. I’m already reading it. Each day has a little message and a dare for you.

Love Dares:

Day 1: Don’t be quick to anger, say something positive or nothing at all. “It is better to say nothing, than something you’ll regret.” (very true)
Day 2: Continue with no negative and do one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness for him/her.
Day 3: “Whatever you put your time, energy, and money into will become more important to you. It’s hard to care for something you aren’t investing in. Along with restraining from negative comments, buy your spouse something that says, “I’ve been thinking of you today.””

Each day has a special thing to do, say, feel or discover about yourself. I hope this helps someone out there. I know I enjoyed this movie very much.