eternal marriage

nobler traits of human nature, which the love-
inspired companionship of man and woman alone
can insure”(“Unchastity the Dominant Evil of the
Age,” Improvement Era,June 1917, 739).

Related Scriptures

Marriage requires adjustment, as do all

relationships. Skills and attitudes that can

aid adjustment include a loving relationship,

communication, common goals, sacrifice,

repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation, and

confidentiality.

10 ADJUSTMENTS INMARRIAGE

Psalm 127: 3–5

Isaiah 54:13

D&C 68:25–28

Moses 2:27–28

Not wanting or postponing children, neglecting

children, demands of children, adjustment to

parenthood

Children

Mark 10:6–9

3 Nephi 13:24

Overdependence, being too close to parents,

competition for time, different traditions and

lifestyles, demands of grandparents

Extended family

1 Corinthians 7:3–5

Hebrews 13:4

New experience, ignorance, selfishness, lust, lack

of self-control, perversions, pregnancy

Sexual adjustment,

or intimacy

Ephesians 5:25

D&C 42:22

Physical separation due to school, work, and church

Psychological separation due to the return to reality

Demands on time

Reality and new

responsibilities

Matthew 16:26

D&C 75:28–29

D&C 104:78

Improper management, selfishness, debt,

inflation, laziness, love of money, greed, envy,

failure to communicate about financial goals

Finances

Areas of Concern Reasons Adjustment May Be Needed Scriptural Counsel