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It seems as though the world gives the wrong picture of sexual intimacy. In an article by Sean E. Brotherson, PhD, he says, “The incessant chatter and noise of the world, Satan, and related sources that constantly hype and sensationalize sexual intimacy with distorted images of sensuality and misplaced or twisted values and expressions ofContinue reading “Sexual Intimacy (Lesson 11)”

In any relationship, especially marriage, it is important to see the other’s point of view. I love the quote, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Stephen R. Covey. When we are unable to listen and see the other’s point of view, we feel we are always right and conflict can not be overcome.Continue reading “Avoid Gridlock (Lesson 10)”

Every relationship is at risk for conflict, it is human nature. How you cope and overcome this conflict is what matters most, especially in a marriage. In a marriage it is important to realize that there will be conflicts and that there will be faults in your spouse. It is how you react and treatContinue reading “Conflict (Lesson 9)”

“Love is not a happy accident; It is a choice.” (Gottman, 83) In a marriage it is important to make sure that we aren’t prideful and that we are thinking of our spouse. We have to look at how our spouse sees things and realize that they can and should influence us. By this, IContinue reading “Beware of Pride (Lesson 8)”

In our crazy lives and with all the things that can distract us in this world, we often, at some point or another, take for granted the things that matter most. The relationship and interactions with our spouse being one of those things. So what can we do about this? In a marriage, just asContinue reading “Staying Emotionally Connected (Lesson 7)”

To have a happy marriage both sides have to give their 100% to the relationship. It takes sacrifice and fidelity on both parts. In the book, Drawing Heaven into your marriage, by H. Wallace Goddard  he says: “When we make sacrifices, we are following the example of the Savior, who sacrificed everything in order to rescue us.Continue reading “Sacrifice (Lesson 6)”

John M. Gottman, Ph. D. said, “At the heart of the Seven Principles approach is the simple truth that happy marriages are based on a deep friendship. By this I mean a mutual respect for and enjoyment of each others company.” I love this and it makes me so happy to think that true friendshipContinue reading “Behaviors that negatively affect marriage (Lesson 5)”

Today I am thankful… In a marriage it is important to be on each other’s side and build each other up. To look for the good in one another and to always stay honest and faithful. In the article “Covenant Marriage” by Bruce C Hafen he said “When troubles come, the parties to a contractualContinue reading “Today I am Thankful… (Lesson 4)”

There are so many mixed voices in the world today and it can get kind of confusing. With the Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. (2015) Supreme Court of the United States case it opened up both sides of how some see it as a right to marry who they want and others thought it wentContinue reading “Defender of Marriage (Lesson 3)”

Marriage to the world does not mean what it used to mean. In, The State of Our Unions: Marriage in America 2012, it was mind boggling to see the numbers and changes that have been made over the years. Anymore, people see cohabitation as an easier solution and don’t want to put in the time orContinue reading “Marriage Trends (Lesson 2)”