Intimacy between a married man and a woman is a very private and sacred act. It is something that should be kept sacred and is often times most don't know very much about it at all. They understand little bits and pieces, but most have not really focused on how sacred it is but that it is "bad" and needs to be completely avoided until marriage.
This view really hinders and creates a barrier for understanding how sacred and important and essential intimacy is. Intimacy is designed to help bring children into the world, it also creates a bonding experience between man and wife that is eternal. It needs to be discussed with respect and needs to also be something that is toyed with. It is an incredible responsibility that deserves to be treated with sacredness.
Intimacy is such an important part to a marriage. But, it can't be the only thing a marriage is about. If the physical is the only thing that a marriage is about, it won't last. But if it integrated in everything else it becomes a beautiful thing. As we've been studying and learning more about this sacred topic my teacher, Brother William's taught us something very important. As newlyweds often that appetite for intimacy becomes very strong to the point that it isn't enjoyable. But, if intimacy is handled differently in that setting and when the focus isn't so much on individual appetites, but pleasing your spouse than it creates a much longer lasting relationship. Intimacy doesn't have to be the main focus of a marriage but it does need to be an integral part. And went treated correctly and when used in a way that isn't selfish it can be a powerful tool in strengthing marital relationships.
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