Week # 7: Sexual Intimacy and Family life

What I learned this week is that couples who often complain about sexual intimacy problems often do not adequately talk with their spouse about the problems that they may have.  The key to resolving such an issue is first doing your homework, second having the patience, and third final having good communication with your spouse to encourage and discourage undesirable behaviors.  Like all churches who discourage or refrain about sexual education the young adults need to seek out good sources of education that teaches about this so that can  prevent embarrassing and potentially hurtful situations when it comes to sexual intimacy in marriage. I still a fairly new member of the church so I am still baffled at some of the customs and culture of the church such as the guilt that is placed on “noncommittal make outs” and things of that nature.  I think it is very funny, but now I am starting to realize why the culture places such a great emphasis on things like this because the church discourages such acts. In my culture back home and I guess from the worldly perspective that a kiss was the least possible thing that you would expect on a date. I am learning to distinguish between the different sub- cultures here in Idaho and the principles of the church which clears up a lot of the misconceptions that I have.
 

I also read another book for my marriage class and it stated that there are ten steps to

10 steps to preventing infidelity

1.       Do not allow the seeds of lust to germinate.

2.       Never make excuses to spend time alone with a person of the opposite sex who is not your spouse.

3.       Take responsibility for the messages that you give. So do not flirt with others.

4.       Do not allow your heart to dwell on anyone.

5.       If you find yourself making excuses for continuing the relationship, you are addicted.

6.       Spend more enjoyable time with your spouse.

7.       Renew your spiritual efforts.

8.       Don’t set yourself for failure.

9.       Keep your soul free of the soul-numbing barrenness of pornography.

10.   Celebrate the sweet gift of companionship.