Love loses its sweetness when giving becomes duty instead of delight. What was once a joyful expression turns into a burden measured by effort and expectation. When love starts keeping score, the relationship shifts from joy to pressure — from connection to performance. Many begin with pure hearts but allow expectations to replace affection. The more they demand, the less they enjoy. The relationship becomes a routine of responsibilities rather than a rhythm of joy. Love is never meant to be forced; it must flow freely from the heart. When love feels like a job, pause and return to the posture of grace. Ask yourself, “Why did I start loving in the first place?” The answer will always lead you back to the joy of giving. Love finds its freedom again when it gives, not to earn appreciation, but to express devotion. As the Word says, “Love… does not seek its own.” (1 Corinthians 13:5). True love doesn’t count what it gives; it delights in what it shares. Love thrives not in obligation but ...

Pride is one of the silent destroyers of love. It blinds people from seeing the value of their partner and deafens them to correction. Pride always seeks to prove a point rather than make peace. It turns conversations into competitions and builds walls where bridges should stand. When pride rules, vulnerability dies. Lovers stop sharing their true feelings because they fear judgment or rejection. Pride resists teamwork — it says, “I don’t need you,” even when the heart is silently longing for connection. It kills intimacy by placing ego above understanding. In the Kingdom culture of love, humility is the foundation of connection. Two humble hearts can heal faster than one proud heart can defend itself. Love flourishes where both are willing to listen, learn, and yield. As the Scripture reminds us, “Pride goes before destruction.” (Proverbs 16:18). Every time we let pride lead, we walk away from grace. Choose humility — it keeps love tender, teachable, and alive. Prince Victor Matthew...

One of the greatest threats to love today is the spirit of entitlement. It hides beneath words like “I deserve better” but expresses itself through selfishness. Entitlement expects more than it gives and complains more than it appreciates. When gratitude becomes rare, love loses its depth and beauty. In relationships marked by entitlement, affection is often manipulated. Attention becomes a bargaining tool rather than a gift of connection. Such hearts struggle to apologize, not because they are always right, but because pride won’t allow humility to heal. They love based on benefits, not covenant — and that love quickly fades when needs are unmet. Entitlement poisons relationships by making love conditional. It thrives in self-centeredness and weakens the foundation of trust. Gratitude, however, restores balance. A grateful heart sees love as a privilege, not an entitlement. The Bible warns that in the last days, “men will be lovers of themselves… unthankful” (2 Timothy 3:2). True love...

Love loses its fragrance when self replaces service. True love is never about what you can take, but what you can give. Entitlement begins the moment the heart shifts from gratitude to comparison. When we start measuring what others give against what we think we deserve, we lose sight of love’s original design — selfless giving. In the culture of genuine love, gratitude becomes the soil where joy grows. Gratitude reminds you that no one owes you love; it is a gift, not a right. It keeps your heart soft, humble, and ready to serve. Comparison, on the other hand, feeds pride and breeds discontentment. When we compare, we forget that love is not about equality of gifts but sincerity of heart. The strength of any relationship lies not in entitlement but in the willingness to serve. Love matures when both hearts are willing to give even when it’s not convenient. Service is not weakness; it is the truest proof of emotional and spiritual maturity. Remember, true love gives before it demands, ...