Staying Connected

To me, staying emotionally connected to your spouse is something that is very important. It definitely is one of the top things that I think should be a part of a strong marriage. Sister Cheryl A. Esplin said in April 2015 that, “Strong eternal families and Spirit-filled homes do not just happen. They take great effort, they take time, and they take each member of the family doing his or her part. Every home in different, but every home where even one individual seeks for truth can make a difference.” So many times couples get married feeling like they are very emotionally connected and that nothing can tear them apart, but as time goes on that bond can weaken. Even if one of the spouses puts for the effort to better the relationship and make it stronger, it will help. The effort that is put into creating the emotional bonds is well worth the work.

This week my boyfriend and I got engaged and are now in the process of trying to plan a wedding. As we have been talking about our different wants and needs, I have notices that I have begun to bond with him in a new and unfamiliar way. Planning something this big together is something that we have never done. It’s been a little stressful at time to plan together, but doing so has helped us emotionally bond in a new way.

Staying emotionally connected is something that I want to make sure is a priority in our relationship and marriage. I want him to be able to come home after a long day at work and be able to talk to me about it and have him feel like I genuinely care, and I want to be able to do the same with him. This will take work, but will definitely be worth it!