Marriage is ordained of God. (The Family: A Proclamation to the World) As a rookie to marriage, having been married 3 1/2 months now, I have limited experience and minimal counsel regarding marriage and family life. However, I have been studying about marriage and the family the last 5-6 months and have learned a thing or two I wish I had known prior to courtship, engagement, and marriage. This short article will discuss briefly parts of the why of marriage and the how to prepare to have a happy marriage. I would greatly appreciate your insights and counsel in the comments. Why is Marriage So Awesome? Doctrinal Teachings "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 ...
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