I've learned....

Having a serious relationship and preparing for marriage have taught me a lot of things....

I’ve learned that my happiness isn’t about just me anymore. It’s about a choice that I try to make just to make sure that Chris is happy since he’s happy when I’m happy.

I’ve learned that I have weaknesses that are magnified by being in a relationship but that it’s ok because I have a partner to help and support me as I turn them into strengths through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the help of my Heavenly Father.

I’ve learned (or I’m trying to learn, anyway) that the wedding isn’t about the money, or how my hair is going to be, what the decorations will look like but it’s about the eternal covenants that I am making with Chris and with the Lord. It’s so easy to forget with all the planning and preparation that a wedding takes that the real reason is the love and the celebration of the joining of two people in fulfilling God’s purposes while here on the earth.

I’ve learned that sacrifice brings great blessings. The more I sacrifice for him, the more I love him and the happier I am.

I’ve learned that trials I’ve had in the past have led up to this relationship and have prepared me for marriage. Trials are a blessing if we take them as opportunities to grow and progress.
Most of all, I've learned (or am learning first hand) how marriage is truly ordained of God and that many blessings and much happiness come because of it.