Marriage: This is always a favorite topic for me to learn about. I am in my second marriage and have already learned that marriage is hard and takes constant work and growth. When one stops believing in the church you grow apart and things just can’t work, well at least for my marriage. In these talks I have learned more about what I already knew. When you grow together towards the Lord you both will be able to make anything work. Just like children it will not always be easy and there is a lot of work going into it but in the end it is worth it. I am striving every day to look at my wife through God’s eyes. Seeing her as my equal partner and eternal companion will help as we bring our children up in righteousness.
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"It is only with the companionship of the Holy Ghost that we can hope to be equally yoked in a marriage free from discord. I have seen how that companionship is crucial for felicity in a marriage. The miracle of becoming one requires the help of heaven, and it takes time. Our goal is to live together forever in the presence of Heavenly Father and our Savior."
Henry B. Eyring, To My Grandchildren, October 2013 conference
Henry B. Eyring, To My Grandchildren, October 2013 conference
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“Do you tell your wife often how very much you love her? It will bring her great happiness. I’ve heard men tell me when I say that, “Oh, she knows.” You need to tell her. A woman grows and is greatly blessed by that reassurance. Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you. Express that love and gratitude often. That will make life far richer and more pleasant and purposeful. Don’t withhold those natural expressions of love. And it works a lot better if you are holding her close while you tell her.”
Richard G Scott, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage, April 2011 General Conference
Richard G Scott, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage, April 2011 General Conference
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"By divine design, men and women are intended to progress together toward perfection and a fulness of glory. Because of their distinctive temperaments and capacities, males and females each bring to a marriage relationship unique perspectives and experiences. The man and the woman contribute differently but equally to a oneness and a unity that can be achieved in no other way. The man completes and perfects the woman and the woman completes and perfects the man as they learn from and mutually strengthen and bless each other."
David A. Bednar, Marriage Is Essential To His Eternal Plan, Liahona June 2006
David A. Bednar, Marriage Is Essential To His Eternal Plan, Liahona June 2006
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"You might wonder, “How can a marriage be constantly enriched?” We build our marriages with endless friendship, confidence, and integrity and also by ministering to and sustaining each other in our difficulties. Adam, speaking of Eve, said, “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh” (Genesis 2:23). There are a few simple, relevant questions that each person, whether married or contemplating marriage, should honestly ask in an effort to become “one flesh.” They are:
First, am I able to think of the interest of my marriage and spouse first before I think of my own desires?
Second, how deep is my commitment to my companion, aside from any other interests?
Third, is he or she my best friend?
Fourth, do I have respect for the dignity of my spouse as a person of worth and value?
Fifth, do we quarrel over money? Money itself seems neither to make a couple happy, nor the lack of it, necessarily, to make them unhappy. A quarrel over money is often a symbol of selfishness.
Sixth, is there a spiritually sanctifying bond between us?"
James E. Faust, Enriching Your Marriage, Liahona April 2007
First, am I able to think of the interest of my marriage and spouse first before I think of my own desires?
Second, how deep is my commitment to my companion, aside from any other interests?
Third, is he or she my best friend?
Fourth, do I have respect for the dignity of my spouse as a person of worth and value?
Fifth, do we quarrel over money? Money itself seems neither to make a couple happy, nor the lack of it, necessarily, to make them unhappy. A quarrel over money is often a symbol of selfishness.
Sixth, is there a spiritually sanctifying bond between us?"
James E. Faust, Enriching Your Marriage, Liahona April 2007
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"We hope that young people will be willing to sacrifice the pomp and show and pageantry of the civil weddings so that they and generally their parents with them can go to the holy temple for their marriages. Often the cost of a reception or a holiday or expensive gifts would more than pay for a temple wedding. When Sister Kimball and I were married, we had no ring nor costly reception. Eight years later I bought her a small diamond. She was content to wait until then."
Spencer W. Kimball, The Marriage Decision, Ensign February 1975
Spencer W. Kimball, The Marriage Decision, Ensign February 1975
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"Men and women have different but equally valued roles. Just as a woman cannot conceive a child without a man, so a man cannot fully exercise the power of the priesthood to establish an eternal family without a woman. In other words, in the eternal perspective, both the procreative power and the priesthood power are shared by husband and wife. And as husband and wife, a man and a woman should strive to follow our Heavenly Father. The Christian virtues of love, humility, and patience should be their focus as they seek the blessings of the priesthood in their lives and for their family."
M. Russell Ballard, This is My Work and My Glory, April 2013 General Conference
M. Russell Ballard, This is My Work and My Glory, April 2013 General Conference
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"From the very beginning the power to beget life was unlawful to express except there be a marriage between the man and the woman. Marriage is a covenant of lifelong fidelity and devotion which, by ordinance, may last for eternity."
Boyd K. Packer, A Tribute to Women, July 1989 Ensign
Boyd K. Packer, A Tribute to Women, July 1989 Ensign
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"A new family begins when a man and woman make sacred marriage vows and are legally bound together to become husband and wife, father and mother. The perfect beginning is through sealing in the temple. With marriage they commit the best of themselves to be absolutely loyal to each other and to invite children to be nurtured and taught."
Richard G. Scott, Serious Questions Serious Answers, October 1995 New Era
Richard G. Scott, Serious Questions Serious Answers, October 1995 New Era
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"Living together without marriage destroys something inside all who participate. Virtue, self-esteem, and refinement of character wither away."
Boyd K. Packer, Marriage, April 1981 General Conference
Boyd K. Packer, Marriage, April 1981 General Conference
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"Marriage brings two very different and imperfect people together. Husbands and wives deal with their imperfections best with patience and a sense of humor. Each should stand ready to say, “I’m sorry! Please forgive me.” And each should be a peacemaker."
Russell M. Nelson, The Doctrinal Importance of Marriage and Children, 2012 Leadership training broadcast
Russell M. Nelson, The Doctrinal Importance of Marriage and Children, 2012 Leadership training broadcast