Week 7 Blog

This weeks blog topic is Sexual Intimacy and Family Life, during class we have had some important discussions and there were some great insights shared. Intimacy is a really important part of marriage and it does not always have to sexual, it could be anything that a husband and wife can do together to grow closer. Intimacy can bring a couple together and allow them the opportunity to bond on a more spiritual and emotional level. Sexual intimacy is a beautiful thing and should not be taken lightly, intimacy can bring a connection or closeness that nothing else can bring.

As I stated earlier, intimacy does not always need to be of a sexual nature but it can also be other things in life that can bring others together. I think that the concept of intimacy has been taken out of context and people seem to think that intimacy isn't as important as it was and it does not have the same meaning or purpose anymore. There are a lot of people out there that participate in sexual relations and they don't think of it in an intimate way but instead they use sex to demean and objectify woman in a way that is horribly wrong. I think that sex has lost its true meaning to some and they have lost sight of what it is. There are men and woman out there that just seek to get their fix or some would call it a "one night stand", this can often be a problem and can result in unplanned or unwanted pregnancies or even STI's. This can cause a lot of problems and complications in the long run and it could possibly affect those individuals for the rest of their lives.

Intimacy does not always have to be sexual but it can be random acts of kindness that can make a difference in someone's life and allow those involved to connect on an intimate level. Intimacy can be anything that can bring a husband and wife closer together so that they can experience these levels of feelings and connections. In my marriage, intimacy and can of a sexual nature and also things that are not of that nature, I believe that intimacy can be a beautiful thing, if used in the right way and for the right reasons. There are many out their that taken intimacy lightly and don't give it the importance that it deserves, they think of intimacy as something that is not important and they are just trying to get their fix with someone they know or a stranger. I believe that intimacy is a sacred thing in marriage and should only be used between a husband and wife so they can grow closer together and experience a connection that only intimacy can bring. There are a lot of people in the world that would disagree with that but everyone has their own opinions and to each their own.

In the eyes of the world, there are many forms of a family life and many definitions of what they family is or could possibly be. I believe that the family unit is a very sacred and important thing, I believe that a family starts with a man and woman and in my opinion, it is the only way of what a marriage or family should be. There are also many in this world that would disagree with this opinion or statement but a marriage or family that starts with a man and woman is the only way that is pleasing to our Father in heaven. This is the only way that makes sense to many and it is the only way or option that is accepted by the Father. As an LDS member that is the only way that makes sense and it the only way of marriage and family life that I accept and is the only way that I will accept.

In conclusion, I think that marriage and family life is an important part of life and that it is a topic that is currently under attack from many but there are also a lot of people involved that are working to preserve the family and allowing others to live a life that is accepted by our father.