Building a strong marriage and a beautiful love between a husband and wife involves many different aspects. Those aspects include selflessness, consideration for the spouse, tenderness and compassion just to name a few. All of these same aspects are necessary in building a sound and stable romantic life between a couple. Just as finances and careers are a part of everyday marriages, so is intimacy. It would be beneficial for couples to learn to have an open dialogue regarding their sex life and learn to have a healthy understanding of each others thoughts, needs and desires.
President Hugh B. Brown wrote, “Thousands of young people come to the marriage altar almost illiterate insofar as this basic and fundamental function is concerned. The sex instinct is not something which we need to fear or be ashamed of. It is God-given and has a high and holy purpose … We want our young people to know that sex is not an unmentionable human misfortune, and certainly it should not be regarded as a sordid but necessary part of marriage. There is no excuse for approaching this most intimate relationship in life without true knowledge of its meaning and its high purpose.”
In marriage a sexual relationship serves multiple purposes. It’s first purpose is to allow a couple who love and care for each other an opportunity to create God’s greatest masterpiece- one of his children. It is the means by which God allows a union of two people to come together and literally become one, thus allowing a way for a spirit to begin it’s journey from heaven to earth. This union is sacred and should be regarded as such.
However, procreation is not the only purpose of a sexual relationship in marriage. It also serves as a means by which a couple can demonstrate their complete love and total commitment for each other. It serves as a means to feel pleasured. It serves the purpose of bonding together in a form that can’t be done any other way.
Sex is a huge part of marriage. Discussion with your spouse about it should be natural and often. If there is something you want to discuss with your spouse don’t be afraid to speak up. Just like any other aspect of a marriage there usually is room for improvement. This area of a marriage is no different and it is not something that either partner should be embarrassed or ashamed to discuss.
I would suggest looking in to different books that can help you and your spouse better understand the intimate relationship in a marriage. This can develop into a deeper expression of love which will only help to strengthen any marriage.
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