Pride is the opposite of humility and humility can heal a lot conflict within a marriage. When we are prideful, we have an elevated sense of self and think that we know more than our spouse, and this can cause problems. We can look to many sources for help, and the prophet's council is a great place to start. President Benson is a prophet that I remember well from my youth, and reading his words brought a familiar peace and comfort. A quote that stood out to me was when he said, “Think of the repentance that could take place with lives changed, marriages preserved and homes strengthened if pride did not keep us from confessing our sins and forsaking them” – Ezra Taft Benson (Beware of Pride, May 1989) I believe that we can apply this wise counsel to our relationships with our spouses.
Even though our marriage is strong, but that does not mean that we are free of those little pride games that can sneak into a relationship. I will at times ignore my spouse and get caught up in being right. I will give a cold shoulder and hold a grudge for an hour or two. I am also guilty of having a hard time learning from my partner. I need to work on this. I get over things quickly, but I have realized I have a prideful streak I need to work on. When we realize our own short comings, we can improve.
I am grateful for any opportunity I have to learn and grow within my marriage. There is a lot of things in this life that are not worth my time and effort, but my marriage and family are something that is worth investing in. It's eternal, and if I want an eternal marriage that's gonna last, it take effort and I am willing to give it all I got.
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