Husbands and wives should understand that their first calling-from which they will never be released-is to one another and THEN to their children.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the marital relationship over parental responsibilities.
Boyd K. Packer stresses that the bond between husbands and wives forms the foundation of a family, asserting that the relationship between spouses should take precedence over their roles as parents. By highlighting this order of commitment, he suggests that a strong partnership is essential for effectively raising children and maintaining a healthy family dynamic.
In practice
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of the couple's relationship.
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...because he had been waiting for someone to come back to him, so every time someone knocked on the door, he couldn't stop himself from hoping it might be that person, even though he knew he shouldn't hope.
When the trainer talks to the fighter, there's a connection. You don't always have to say much.
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