(From the author) I didn't at all mean to imply that the Proclamation might not fit with some people's goals. I'm sorry if I didn't make that clear enough. What I meant was that two people who treasure and value that Proclamation may interpret the same admonitions very differently and it's worth being on the same page about that.
R. Lynn HigginsonJuly 7, 2018
I think young Latter-day Saints who are anticipating marriage to each other should study together the Family Proclamation to the World. The writer of this article implies that The Proclamation's proclaimed values may or may not fit a couple's vision of their future individual or shared goals. I find this sad. It is important to learn if your intended wants a life in harmony with the prophets, seers and revelators.
Angel HerreroJuly 7, 2018
For members of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints, frequent visits to the temple and the pondering of the things of life within its walls, will greatly enhance the possibility of success as many important questions are answered therein.
A man and a woman who are going through the process of purification that God makes available to His church, will know how to treat each other in the most intimate moments of their married lives.
SherryJuly 6, 2018
In the 40 years we've lived in our home, my husband and I have remodeled it twice. During our first remodel project (about 20 years into our marriage) we both commented that a remodel project should be a prerequisite before a marriage license would be issued. We concluded that if a marriage can survive a remodel, it can survive anything. We also found this to be the case when discussing what we wanted our headstone to look like. I thought after 41 years of marriage I knew my husband, but the topic of a headstone had me wondering...
Kay RookhuyzenJuly 3, 2018
After being a wife and mom for almost 45 years, I am THRILLED that the topics you chose to include in your article here are now OK and normal to talk about as they should be talked about--prior to the wedding.
Expectations of roles have changed a lot over the last 45 years. Any one of the topics you mentioned could easily lead to unhappiness, unmet expectations and, ultimately, divorce.
Timely article, well-written and thought out. Thank you for sharing!
SuzieJuly 2, 2018
I work with young single adults in my calling and will pass this article along to each one of them. Excellent advice that if taken will create a strong foundation for future communication.
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No AuthorJuly 8, 2018
(From the author) I didn't at all mean to imply that the Proclamation might not fit with some people's goals. I'm sorry if I didn't make that clear enough. What I meant was that two people who treasure and value that Proclamation may interpret the same admonitions very differently and it's worth being on the same page about that.
R. Lynn HigginsonJuly 7, 2018
I think young Latter-day Saints who are anticipating marriage to each other should study together the Family Proclamation to the World. The writer of this article implies that The Proclamation's proclaimed values may or may not fit a couple's vision of their future individual or shared goals. I find this sad. It is important to learn if your intended wants a life in harmony with the prophets, seers and revelators.
Angel HerreroJuly 7, 2018
For members of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints, frequent visits to the temple and the pondering of the things of life within its walls, will greatly enhance the possibility of success as many important questions are answered therein. A man and a woman who are going through the process of purification that God makes available to His church, will know how to treat each other in the most intimate moments of their married lives.
SherryJuly 6, 2018
In the 40 years we've lived in our home, my husband and I have remodeled it twice. During our first remodel project (about 20 years into our marriage) we both commented that a remodel project should be a prerequisite before a marriage license would be issued. We concluded that if a marriage can survive a remodel, it can survive anything. We also found this to be the case when discussing what we wanted our headstone to look like. I thought after 41 years of marriage I knew my husband, but the topic of a headstone had me wondering...
Kay RookhuyzenJuly 3, 2018
After being a wife and mom for almost 45 years, I am THRILLED that the topics you chose to include in your article here are now OK and normal to talk about as they should be talked about--prior to the wedding. Expectations of roles have changed a lot over the last 45 years. Any one of the topics you mentioned could easily lead to unhappiness, unmet expectations and, ultimately, divorce. Timely article, well-written and thought out. Thank you for sharing!
SuzieJuly 2, 2018
I work with young single adults in my calling and will pass this article along to each one of them. Excellent advice that if taken will create a strong foundation for future communication.
LeahJuly 2, 2018
Well done! Good advice.
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