This week in Family Relations we learned about sexual
intimacy and the differences between men and women. We discussed the confusion that
can sometimes occur when sex has been looked down upon and given a negative
connotation for a person’s whole life but when they’re married, it’s suddenly
not only okay, but good. As a result, the newly married person/couple may react
to sex with fear, shame, or guilt. This is a relatively common problem for
those among the LDS culture, especially young women. It is important to
understand and to teach our children that within the bonds of marriage, marital
intimacy is sacred, beautiful, and ordained of God. Another main topic of
discussion this week was how to “affair proof” your marriage. We learned about the
importance of setting clear boundaries from the beginning and to always be “fiercely
loyal.” A couple should learn to rely on each other rather than their parents
or anyone else and become one as we learn in Genesis 2:24. We should refrain
from discussing marital issues with anyone outside of the marriage and it’s a
good idea to regulate Facebook use and activity on other social media. It is
important to make sure your spouse knows that they are loved more than anything
else in your life. We should sacrifice anything for them, put their feelings
above everything else, give your whole self to them, and spend as much time
with them as possible. Also, it is important to learn to control your thoughts;
being spiritually in tune will help with this as well as many other aspects of
the marriage.
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