The only time that romantic love is referenced from a woman’s point of view is the love between Michal and David. Unfortunately, theirs was a childless, angry marriage. When David conquered Jerusalem and brought the Tabernacle to the city, he danced in the streets with the people. Michal thought this an undignified way for a king to behave, and told David as much. Rather than taking a breath, he responded that he was the man who had conquered Jerusalem, unlike her father. Her father (and brothers) had been recently killed while battling the Philistines. Telushkin says that the next comment in the Torah is that Michal remained childless throughout her marriage to David.
Anger between people is normal. How we respond to our anger makes all the difference. David and Michal’s marriage was based on mean spirited arguments (according to Telushkin) - this is a sure way to sour a relationship, even one that began in love. Be careful how you treat the other - the theme continues to ring true.
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