Week 7 Blog Post

Equal Partnership Between Men and Women in Families

Chapter 4

I really enjoyed reading this chapter and felt the need to discuss a few main points that can be applied to those of you who are recently married and who are wanting to learn more about marriage. 

When you think about the word equality, what do you think it means? Too many people might think that equality is the same as identity or in other words that two things which are equal to each other must be identical. However, this is not the case. 

I really like to think of the song Glorious by David Archuleta and tie this into the point I am trying to make about equality. In his song he says, 

"It's like a symphony, 

just keep listening, 

pretty soon you'll start, 

to figure out your part," 

I really like this form of words because it helps me to understand that nobody is going to be exactly alike, but we are all equal. We all are here for the same opportunities. We all have the ability to choose. That is the way that equality is defined. 

Now, bringing the definition of equality into marriage is the same thing. Both partners are different but they are equals. They should allow themselves to feel equal or as one with each other. By doing that they will be able to strengthen their relationship and have a stronger bond. Some ways that you can become equal with your spouse are: helping one another with their duties and the daily duties, maintaining focus on your role as a mother or father. (Click here for more information about mother/father roles)

I know that understanding how you can have equality in your marriage now or in the future will bless you. I hope to better my marriage by completing my duties as a wife and mother in order to create a better marriage with my husband and for my future children. 

I hope you enjoyed this post, that's all for now!