As I read through the different prompts for this week that we are instructed to ponder and use to help us think about what we want to share the last one caught my attention because I think it is not something that is often discussed in open settings. Divorce is a taboo topic to discuss at church and I feel that members often avoid the topic completely, and I understand why it is avoided because it can be awkward and stir up feelings of members who are divorced.

So, from my understanding is that the church as a whole believes that marriage is ordained of God and that there are alternatives to divorce that are important steps in saving more marriages. However, in cases of sexual, physical, verbal, or emotional abuse than it is important for a person to protect themselves because our Heavenly Father gave us spouses to be there for us and help us throughout this life. Linda K. Burton said: “We know from the scriptures that “it is not good that … man should be alone.” That is why our Heavenly Father made “an help meet for him.” The phrase help meet means “a helper suited to, worthy of, or corresponding to him.” For example, our two hands are similar to each other but not exactly the same. In fact, they are exact opposites, but they complement each other and are suited to each other. Working together, they are stronger.” I think that marriage is really difficult at times and in a world where quick solutions are the fad it is obvious why people are so quick to divorce. Sometimes I think it is inevitable and justified and I think that it can be good for both people. My grandparents got divorced early in their marriage because my grandfather was less active and not a good husband. They both went through hard times after making this decision, however, they both remarried and had more children and are happy. Divorce isn’t good and should be avoided but at times is appropriate. I think that there should be so much consideration in whom we chose to live our lives with and much prayer, but overall once we get married we should give them everything.