7 Way for Mormons (Or Anyone) to Improve Their Marriages
I’m going to lay my cards on the table: I’ve been married for one month. As such, it could be said that I have little to no credibility on the subject of marriage. This is true. That’s why I’ve turned to the prophets for this article, who, in their decades of experience, have much more wisdom to share than I do. Here are seven specific suggestions they make that are sure to keep your marriage alive and well. Pay attention to the behavior→blessing pattern they present and then put it to the test!
1. Specifically mention needs and good deeds in prayers
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/2006/04/nurturing-marriage?lang=eng
Good communication is also enhanced by prayer. To pray with specific mention of a spouse’s good deed (or need) nurtures a marriage.
“There should be no yelling in the home unless there is a fire.”
-David O. Mckay https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/1978/04/making-your-marriage-successful?lang=eng
Elder L. Whitney Clayton
They keep their social media use fully worthy in every way. They permit themselves no secret Internet experiences. They freely share with each other their social network passwords. They do not look at the virtual profiles of anyone in any way that might betray the sacred trust of their spouse. They never do or say anything that approaches the appearance of impropriety, either virtually or physically. Watch and learn: terrific marriages are completely respectful, transparent, and loyal.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/2013/04/marriage-watch-and-learn?lang=eng
Tell her how much you love her
Elder Richard G. Scott, in one of the most tender General Conference talks I’ve lived to see, said:
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.
