Post #6

I loved Friday's discussion! I have often thought and worried about how my marriage could change after we have our family. It was a huge comfort to me to know that it doesn't have to suffer. I was excited to be able to share these things with my husband. The whole reason why marriage satisfaction goes down is because of perception  vs. reality. It is just another way that Satan tries to destroy the family. When we are tired from a long and stressful day, we are more likely to perceive things negative about our spouse. For example unequal work load. That results in resentfulness and withdraw. Instead we need to understand that life is hard to both spouses. Both are working hard to strengthen the family and no role is greater than the other. Something that I try to do that helps my husband is I am excited when he comes home from work and I greet him at the door. By taking that small moment of time together it lets the other person know that they are important and are appreciated. I am so grateful for the things I am learning is this class. I know that it has made a difference in myself that will hopefully benefit my family. I'm so grateful for the gospel and how we get the opportunity to have strong and loving families.