When I think of staying emotionally connected, I think of my two years of working the night shift at the hospital in Idaho Falls and going to school full time. I tell my wife that I slept through those two years of marriage, I never felt like myself because I was spread so thin. But I was supporting my family as my wife worked part time and went to school. I think it was hard to stay connected some days. I was sleepily because I would work 12 hour shifts then have to drive home. And during the winter it was practically nasty in Rexburg I would stay at my parents’ house to sleep because it would be dangerous to drive home. So, I didn’t see my spouse for a few days at a time sometimes.

I think when I was first married. I noticed that my wife had a hard time solely depending on our decisions. She went to her parents for approval. I think that she wasn’t trying to hurt me, but I think she need to turn towards me and believe what we were doing was the right thing. I know we were newlyweds and asking for advice is great but then we need to believe in the decisions we made not let our parents/in laws decide what is best.

When I think of faith and marriage I think of that triangle with god at the peak and the spouse on each corner and as we get closer to Christ, we get closer to our spouse. I think that is so important o always have Christ at the center of your marriage. I think then you can receive the guidance and blessings you may be needing. Its important to always remember him in all that we do.