Introduction

For a religion that prides itself on family values, time and togetherness, the LDS Church does a poor job preparing its rising generations for what they consider the most important institution of life and heaven, marriage.  You might say that is a bold claim, however, having been raised and indoctrinated by the LDS Church from birth through adulthood, passing through all of the rites, ordinances, classes, youth programs, mission and temple marriage traditions,…

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Kirby: Defining deal breakers when it comes to love

By Robert Kirby

Tribune Columnist

Salt Lake Tribune





I don't care how in love you are right now, how recently you got married/hooked up, or how absolutely smothered in love you feel, take this simple test.



Gaze deeply into the loving eyes of your partner (soulmate, luvkin, better half, sweet patootie, whatever) and list three things for which you'd happily kick them down a flight of stairs on your way… Continue