Soulmates

Happy August! Since this is the month that Jake and I got married, all of my posts will be related to relationships, marriage, etc. You get the idea.

So, soulmates: real or fake?

There are a lot of general authorities who have spoken about this, and within the church it's usually a general belief that soulmates don't exist. 

"I don't believe there is only one right person for you. I think I fell in love with my wife, Harriett, from the first moment I saw her. Nevertheless,...I don't believe she was my one chance at happiness in this life, nor was I hers...Once you commit to being married, your spouse becomes your soul mate, and it is your duty and responsibility to work every day to keep it that way." 
-President Uchtdorf 

That statement pretty much sums up my opinion on soul mates. While I believe there are certain people that I could have never married and gotten along with, I think it's possible for almost any two people to make a marriage work if they both have their hearts in the right place, and a strong relationship with God. No marriage is ever perfect, but the trials couples go through can be overcome through prayer and scripture study, especially when they're done as a couple. Strengthening your relationship with God together strengthens your bond as husband and wife: God is like the glue that holds us together.