When I was in the Young Women's program at church I remember specifically thinking that there was only one man for me in my life. Whenever I heard the quote from Spencer W Kimball that says:
"… 'Soul mates' are fiction and an illusion; and while every young man and young woman will seek with all diligence and prayerfulness to find a mate with whom life can be most compatible and beautiful, yet it is certain that almost any good man and any good woman can have happiness and a successful marriage if both are willing to pay the price. …"
[Whenever I heard this] I would be absolutely furious and refuse to even think about not having a "soul mate". I thought I would date people, find someone I loved, and pray to find out if he was "the one". If he was, we would simply live happily ever after and always love each other and be happy.
My thoughts have changed significantly since then. Now, this same quote gives me comfort and hope. Marriage, I have realized, is hard work. It is not always happy and it is never perfect. I enjoy this quote because it tells us that if we are righteous, our partner is righteous, and we work hard together, then we will be happy in our marriage.
In this world where so many people are unhappy and many never get married, it is hard to keep that hope alive of having a happy, working, eternal relationship with someone special. I know it can happen. I have hope it will happen for me. I have a lot of work to do to be ready for that kind of relationship, so don't expect any announcements any time soon just because I have a more mature understanding of marriage. :)
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