We had a guest speaker at church yesterday talking to our combined Priesthood (men) and Relief Society (women) groups about MARRIAGE. He was an excellent presenter and experienced marriage therapist. I loved his ideas. The audience was filled with all older couples most married more than 50 years, some divorced more widowed. It was a lively discussion about the PURPOSE of marriage.
Here's some highlights that I wrote down:
1. Marriage can define and refine us as we learn how to live intimately with another human being. If we focus on learning about our weaknesses as we interact rather than pointing out our partner's weaknesses, we will improve ourselves and our relationship.
1. Marriage can define and refine us as we learn how to live intimately with another human being. If we focus on learning about our weaknesses as we interact rather than pointing out our partner's weaknesses, we will improve ourselves and our relationship.
2. The task is to learn to love the other person unconditionally as we are admonished ... Love God, then your neighbor as yourself. Easier said than done.
3. Becoming one is not an easy goal...learning to listen and consider opinions different than your own then blend two egos into one harmonious unit is worth the effort for now and the eternities that can be spent with your partner.
Then tonight on TV there was an advertisement for a website www.strongermarriage.org which is a Utah not a LDS church website for making stronger marriages. Our marriage should be one of our most important priorities. Check it out-lots of good ideas: Over time, small issues can grow to threaten any marriage. For help in resolving potential problems before they cause irreparable damage, click on the link above then on: Children and Marriage, Communication, Conflict Management, Enhancing Your Marriage, Marriage Across the Life Cycle, Dealing With Difficult Situations, Divorce, Facts About Marriage, Marriage Research, Money Management, Professional Help, and Other Resources.