Marriage is unique to man, in that he can conceive of the future, and can relate the present to the future, even to eternity. He is the only creature that can have marriage instead of simply mating, -for marriage involves commitment for the future, with both husband and wife each fulfilling that which is lacking in the other.  

Marriage is a union endowed with spiritual significance when each partner is enabled by love to transcend his own self-centeredness and identify himself with the well-being and concerns of another.  

Marriage is two becoming one. Marriage is raised to the highest pinnacle as the type of the union between Christ and His Church. This conception emphasizes both the holiness of the estate and the wickedness of all sins against it. Husband and Wife are not two, but one.  

Marriage is commitment to the holy laws that regulate it. The duty of the Husband is love, and of the Wife obedience and respect, with the Husband being the God-ordained head of his Wife. As Christians, they both are joint-heirs of the promise.  

Marriage is being one flesh. Sexual union is holy, being the creation and gift of God. It is fulfilled only as regulated by the law of God in marriage. Man and woman were created to compliment each other physically as in other ways, and to share together in God's creative process. This unity causes growth as each child is conceived and born. Adam and Eve were created by God's own hand, -but God allowed Husband and Wife to join with Him in creating the rest of humanity. This is accomplished through this holy and intimate union of Husband and Wife.  

Marriage is the honor of offering the precious gift of sexual communion, with each partner giving that which has been exclusively preserved for that one alone.  

Marriage is honoring the band on your hand.  

Marriage is. . . Communication  

During this time of unprecedented immorality, adultery and unfaithfulness, one would think that the main reason for the escalating divorce rate would be one of these. But surprisingly, lack of communication is named most for terminating a marriage. Even though, a recent poll found that over 65% of married people have had affairs during their marriage, most put forth an effort to save their marriage afterwards. It seems that lack of communication presents a more hopeless obstacle.  

Generally, men view themselves as "problem-solvers." Men often communicate with each other about how to do something, or how to prevent doing something wrong. Men are accustomed to feeling they need to have an answer for whatever problem may arise.  

Generally, women are more socially oriented, in that their communicating is designed for personal bonding rather than problem solving.  

Often, Wives want to communicate to strengthen the marriage bond, and to feel closer to her mate. As Husbands, we should understand that when our mate talks with us, even about problems, she is not necessarily telling us so we can jump into "solve-mode."  

Men desire to be appreciated and needed. Women desire to be valued and cherished. Men should understand that their Wives need these things communicated to them in ways other than mere words, but also in actions. A soft touch, a gentle caress, -confirms your words. Wives should know that their Husbands truly need respect and honor as the head of the home. Build him up with encouraging words, gently tell him where you wish he was a little different without demanding change or usurping his authority.  

Husbands listen to your Wives. Wives submit to your Husbands. The greatest communication a marriage can have, is when the actions of both Husband and Wife are motivated by love with concern for the needs of the other, and seeing it all through the eyes of God. 

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