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- "At the creation of man and woman, unity for them in marriage was not given as hope; it
was a command!" (Elder Henry B. Eyring).
- "Complete intimacy is sharing thoughts, feelings, and energies—both positive
and negative—creating an emotional, spiritual, and physical connection. If we look
closely at the word intimacy we can almost see the phrase, 'in-to-me-see.'"
- "Emotional intimacy is a union of hearts. It is an open and honest sharing of
thoughts, feelings, fears, and joys. It’s friendship and a feeling of warmth and
connectedness."
- "Spiritual intimacy is a union of spirits—connecting and sharing spiritual
thoughts and feelings as husband and wife strive to come unto Christ."
- "With an eye single to God, husband and wife can create Zion in their hearts and in
their homes. The key is to shift the focus from spiritual 'to do' lists and simply 'going
through the motion' to what they are becoming on the inside."
- "Physical intimacy is a sharing or connecting of one's body. It includes not only
sexual intimacy, but also touch and closeness, or nonsexual intimacy—commonly called
affection."
- "They take a 'united we stand' teamwork approach to challenges. With the help
of the Lord, they know they can make it through any crisis . . . somehow."
- "Oneness doesn't mean you lose something, but that you become something so much more."
- "It is through coming unto Christ, living the gospel and applying the Atonement in our
lives that our hearts and our natures are changed. Atonement means 'at-one-with.' As we
become one (or become whole) through Christ, we can become one with our spouse and God
as He has commanded."
- "It is in a sustained, persistent effort in marriage that true intimacy of heart,
mind, and body can be achieved. . . . The fact that this is not easy, that it takes time,
that it presupposes kindness, discipline, consideration, and a love based on commitment,
are realities in the search for intimacy. The risks are inherent, but the rewards of
success are tremendous" (Victor L. Brown).
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Created Apr 6, 2003; Updated Apr 26, 2008
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