Turn Towards...

Turn towards your spouse. What does this mean? My understanding of "turning towards each other" is small acts of kindness. Learning to recognize the needs of each other and working to fulfill those needs will strengthen the marriage and emotional relationship. I think it means to have a soft heart. It means learning to participate in and supporting the things they enjoy. Put their needs before your own. Do the little things for them; the small acts of kindness. Listen to them. Put your phone down. Be present and in the moment with them. Try to see things through their eyes. "Cleave unto [each other] and none else." (D&C 42:22). As I have thought and pondered on this the past week, I have felt that the best way for me to turn towards my husband, is to first turn towards the Lord. I believe that when we turn towards God, we become more genuine and selfless. We become our best selves and we will turn more towards our spouse.