annamaureen Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Just for fun... how did you know that your spouse was the one? You always hear the mind-blowing stories like "we knew it was right on our first date," or "I had a dream about him before we met," but I'd like to hear a wide range of experiences! When I was dating my husband, and we began considering marriage, I kept stressing because I wasn't getting that "lightning bolt" experience I thought was de-facto for all engaged couples. Eventually I figured out that, hey, the Spirit has never spoken to me in that way; why should it now? And I realized (by way of D&C 58:26) that God trusted me with this decision, and knew I would make the right choice without Him spoonfeeding it to me. Our relationship was so strong and we were so right for each other, that seemed like it wouldn't make sense not to marry - which was, of course, what God wanted me to see for myself, without just relying on Him to tell me what to do. Edited September 1, 2009 by annamaureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 When I touched her.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalenfehl Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 A direct promise from the Lord and a very powerful answer to a simple prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I fasted for 3 days and then showed up to my patriarchical blessing appointment with an engagement ring and a question on my mind. LM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie G Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 when he kissed me and I became light headed. PS he still dose it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I saw him across a smoky club - his blonde hair was glowing, and he was so tall - and I said to myself, that's a guy I wouldn't mind spending the rest of my life with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 When she told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I met my husband in Vegas on Superbowl weekend at the MGM. We had a good time together and started dating after that. A few months later we both felt strongly about getting hitched. So we did and we've never looked back :Þ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindRiver Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) · Hidden Hidden --- Edited April 20, 2010 by WindRiver Link to comment
ruthiechan Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yeah, but, there are some people who made promises to be together on earth. My mother met a woman whose patriarchal blessing said that she had promised to wait to meet the person she promised herself to in the life before this. She met her husband whose patriarchal blessing said the same thing. I have also had a personal witness that my parents wanted to be together here on earth and that all of my siblings wanted them as parents and that we all wanted to be together. I knew that I wanted to marry my husband, that I wanted him for forever. But I didn't know it was okay to marry him until I got a peaceful feeling while praying about it. Just the prayer was stressful and scary since I was sure I was going to get a no way in hell sort of answer since my husband was and is, not a member. But I got a green light. Basically, I don't think you know your choice is right until you pray about it and get a stamp of approval from the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 My experience was more or less similar to Annamaureen's. Basically I said to God, "If this isn't right, please let me know; otherwise I'm gonna do it." Never heard anything more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefche Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Ok, so far, I need to go Vegas, then to a bar, to get my patriarchal blessing, touch and kiss a guy, say a prayer or 2 and wait for him to tell me. This single girl is paying attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Probably the most important decision I made in my late teens and into my twenties was not to seriously date someone who was not a committed Christian. I ended up waiting until I was 31 to marry, but the wait's been well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalenfehl Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 When she told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 When our first child was born. I realized then that eternity and everything good was involved in what we were doing (creating) and the rest - did not really matter. The Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsQwerty Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 · Hidden Hidden ...yet it is certain that almost any good man and any good woman can have happiness and a successful marriage if both are willing to pay the price.I used to believe this until I experienced what it's like living in a marriage that lacks that 'soulmate' connection. It does feel like 'paying a price', and I don't believe we should feel that way in a marriage. Link to comment
Hemidakota Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I do concur MsQwerty.... In searching for an eternal soul mate, I kept pestering GOD and what happened after that was a surprising moment whom answered. However, not everything is given with clarity; it was the touch of the person what confirmed it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisyn Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I met my fiance in an internet multi-player game called Final Fantasy 11, or FFXI (kind've like World of Warcraft, only everyone knows WoW and no one knows FFXI lol). We were both fearless, daring, and loved to attack things normal people would wait 10 or 20 levels to fight. And we loved to drive others nuts while doing it. We were destined to be together, yet it took about 2 years to do it, with 2 more years waiting for him to graduate college. We are now finally together IRL and it's all I hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 First date. Not only was I very strongly attracted to her (which I later found out was mutual), but I was just so comfortable with this girl I barely knew -- being with her was like being home. In retrospect, marriage was almost a foregone conclusion, though I didn't see it that way at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxel Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Haven't met my eternal companion yet, but I'm pretty sure the event will consist of me- adorned in shining armor sitting astride a brave steed- saving her from the evil dragon that has come to devour her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honor Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Haven't met my eternal companion yet, but I'm pretty sure the event will consist of me- adorned in shining armor sitting astride a brave steed- saving her from the evil dragon that has come to devour her.AKA, shaving basin, windmill, and a chick from your singles ward named Dulcie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honor Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 My experience was more or less similar to Annamaureen's. Basically I said to God, "If this isn't right, please let me know; otherwise I'm gonna do it."Never heard anything more.I'm pretty sure that this is closer to the way we're supposed to make decisions than some others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie123 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Just for fun... how did you know that your spouse was the one?She was the only one who didn't dump me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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