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I am fortunate to have some pretty great in-laws. My husband has said the same about his. I think this is because of the trust each of our parents have that as husband and wife we can make decisions that our best for our family. There is a mutual respect and consideration for one another.Continue reading “Cleave Unto Your Spouse”

A lesson that I learned before getting married is the importance of working together as husband and wife, especially when it comes to disciplining your children. As hard as it may be, it is crucial that when a husband and wife disagree with each other, they do so in private and not in front ofContinue reading “Unity in Partnership”

Mar 19 at 12:17pmManage Discussion Entry One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to become unified with our spouse. This is possible through pure love, acts of service, active communication, intimacy, and many other attributes that strengthens a relationship. There is a wide range of views on sexual intimacy.Continue reading “Intimacy in Marriage”

From Dr. Gottman’s book, titled The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, I have learned a few key points in regards to maintaining a healthy relationship. One, we are in control of our responses and actions. Two, supporting one another’s dreams and aspirations are crucial in a happy marriage. Three, You have to have funContinue reading “Key Takeaways”

In his article Agency and Anger, Elder Lynn G. Robbins speaks on Satan’s evil plan to make us think that our emotions are uncontrollable, that we are mere victims of them. This could not be more false. We have agency and are given the power to choose. He explains, “Ever notice how seldom we lose control whenContinue reading “Emotion & Agency”

What is one of the biggest downfalls to marriage? The answer is pride. Pride has a way of creeping into marriage and causing tension. By nature, we can be prideful beings. The way to keep a marriage happy and healthy is by learning how to keep this in check. Too frequently, pride can cause anContinue reading “Pride: The Enemy of Marriage”

Growing up in a single parent household, I hardly knew the impact that small acts of kindness has on a marriage. It wasn’t until my mother got remarried that I noticed these small acts directed to one another. The acts done by my stepfather were not always big or super time-consuming, but they did showContinue reading “The Impact of the Small Things”

“Companionship in marriage is prone to become commonplace and even dull. I know of no more certain way to keep it on a lofty and inspiring plane than for a man occasionally to reflect upon the fact that the helpmeet who stands at his side is a daughter of God, engaged with [God] in theContinue reading “Admiration & Respect”

In the eyes of society, marriage is becoming less and less important as the years progress. There are fewer marriages and an increase in the amount of divorce rates. A healthy family dynamic does more than just benefit a child’s development, it also creates a strong community development. In an article, titled State of Our UnionsContinue reading “Society’s View of Marriage”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.