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“It does not take us long to realize that we do not enter marriage empty handed; we carry a lot of“baggage” with us. For instance, we bring our levels of self-esteem, our willingness to adapt to change, our attitudes coward life, and our expectations and values.” -Bernard Poduska I found this quote to be soContinue reading “In-Law Relations”

In Elder Oak’s talk That We May Be One” he stated, “And at the creation of man and woman, unity for them in marriage was not given as hope, it was a command! “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Gen.Continue reading “Be One”

Marriage is like a puzzle. It is important to have all of the pieces in the puzzle for the puzzle to be complete. Intimacy in a marriage is one of those big puzzle pieces that is needed for the puzzle to be complete. Intimacy, communication, friendship, trust, and faith are a few of those keyContinue reading “Intimacy in Marriage”

Have you ever felt like there was something going on with your spouse, whether they are feeling down, seem frustrated, or distant? I know I have, and at times it is hard knowing how to approach them or this topic without them getting defensive. In the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, PH.D, heContinue reading “Strong marriage”

There was a time when my husband and I were newly weds. We saw eye to eye on pretty much everything. One day we did not see eye to eye on something small. This something small turned into a bigger deal. Before we knew it I was frustrated with him and avoiding him and heContinue reading “Conflict in Marriage”

Turning towards your partner in a marriage is important. It shows them that they are a priority to you and their thoughts and feelings are important to you. I feel that it is important to think of their wants, needs, and ways you can serve them. My husband and I are 32 weeks pregnant withContinue reading “Relying On Your Spouse”

Sacrifice is an essential part of having a happy marriage. Being able to put your spouse’s needs as a priority. A sacrifice I have been able to make for my spouse is spending some holidays with his family. My immediate family means the world to me, which is why it is hard to spend holidaysContinue reading “Sacrifice”

This week during the my readings and studies I noticed that Grottman focused a lot on how friendships form the basis of good marriage. I have seen this in both my relationship and in the lives of those around me. My husband and I started out as friends and our relationship grew from there. NowContinue reading “Communication and Compromise”

Marriage does not mean a life of happiness with no effort. Marriage requires much effort and the desire of both spouses to make a happy life. You go through the good times and the bad times together, it is crucial to learn to stick together during the hard moments. As stated by Elder Bruce C.Continue reading “The Marriage Triangle”

I believe that marriage between a man and woman is ordained of God. We were created in the image of God and one of our purposes is to marry and to procreate. I feel that the world we live is very different then the world our grandparents grew up in. With the change in thisContinue reading “The Divine Institution of Marriage”