Romantic Love

Genesis 2:24 gives us a picture of the marriage bond before sin entered the world: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24, NKJV). “One flesh” echoes the language of the preceding verse when Adam first meets Eve and exclaims, “This one is bone of my bone, and flesh from my flesh!” (Genesis 2:23, NLT). Two becoming one in marriage involves uniting two whole and separate people into a new, God-designed and God-purposed life.

The two shall become one flesh clause expresses the original purpose of marriage: to seal a permanent relationship between a husband and wife. Jesus spoke of this union in a conversation with the Pharisees about divorce: “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate” (Mark 10:6–9; see also Matthew 19:4–6).

Marriage was intended to be an unbreakable, lifelong union. Termination of marriage in divorce was not considered before sin came into the world (Genesis 3). The Bible teaches that all instances of separation and divorce were because of sin (Deuteronomy 24:1–4; Ezra 9—10; Malachi 2:14; Matthew 5:31–32; Luke 16:18). When God said, “And the two shall become one,” His ideal objective was for the man and woman to join together in an inseparable and exclusive union. Husbands and wives become “one flesh” in sexual intimacy, as reflected literally in their children’s lives. A child is one, new, whole, individual and separate life created through the physical union of two people—a man and a woman. God’s idyllic design for the sexual union in marriage is to be exclusive: “Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery” (Hebrews 13:4, NLT; see also Ephesians 5:22–33; 1 Timothy 3:2, 12 and Titus 1:6).

Cited from:What does it mean that “the two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24)? Gotquestions.org

When you become One you share:

Love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that binds two individuals together in a profound and enduring bond. In the context of marriage, this love is often expressed through the sharing of resources and affection. While these two aspects might appear distinct, they are intricately interwoven, forming the very fabric of a successful and fulfilling marital relationship. This essay explores how the act of sharing resources and affection between two married lovers strengthens their connection, fosters trust, and cultivates a sense of unity.

Sharing resources in a marriage extends beyond mere financial contributions. It embodies a willingness to pool efforts, share responsibilities, and contribute to the household's overall well-being. This act is a manifestation of a couple's commitment to building a life together. Jointly managing finances, making significant decisions collaboratively, and dividing household chores are all examples of how sharing resources nurtures a sense of unity.

Affection is the emotional glue that binds couples together on a deeper level. Acts of tenderness, kindness, and empathy create an emotional safety net that allows both partners to express their vulnerabilities without fear of judgment. Affectionate gestures, such as holding hands, embracing, and expressing verbal affirmations of love, establish an atmosphere of emotional intimacy.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away

- 1 Corinthians 13:4-8