With everything that’s happening around us, we need to increase our resilience now more than ever. It takes time and effort so we encourage you to start now.
No one likes to fail. And we particularly don’t like it when others—especially those we love—see us fail.
We all want to be respected and esteemed. We want to be champions. But we mortals do not become champions without effort and discipline or without making mistakes.
Choose your love; love your choice. There is great wisdom in those few words. Commitment in marriage is absolutely essential.
Find someone with whom you can be compatible. Realize that you will not be able to anticipate every challenge which may arise, but be assured that almost anything can be worked out if you are resourceful and if you are committed to making your marriage work.
I realize there are many reasons why you may be hesitating to take that step of getting married. If you are concerned about providing financially for a wife and family, may I assure you that there is no shame in a couple having to scrimp and save.
It is generally during these challenging times that you will grow closer together as you learn to sacrifice and to make difficult decisions. Perhaps you are afraid of making the wrong choice. To this I say that you need to exercise faith. - Thomas S. Monson
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