Conversations with Dr. Jennifer A Meaningful Hurt: How Marriage Pressures Growth
Aug 5, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, an LDS relationship coach, joins author Carol Lynn Pearson and writer Stephen Carter for an insightful conversation on marriage. They dive into how meaningful conflict can enhance intimacy and foster personal growth. The trio discusses the complexities of marriage within Mormon culture, especially regarding polygamy's lingering impacts. They challenge traditional views, advocating for equal partnerships and the spiritual journey of love, while underscoring that the struggles in relationships can ultimately lead to deeper connections.
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Monogamy Drives Spiritual Growth
- Monogamous relationships pressure individuals to evolve personally and spiritually.
- Facing conflicts in marriage fosters meaningful growth despite the pain it causes.
Polygamy Haunts Modern Marriages
- A woman felt haunted by polygamy, fearing her husband would share their affection with others.
- Her love withheld until she rejected polygamy, which transformed their marriage into closeness.
Therapy Reveals Polygamy Anxiety
- A devout Mormon woman endured her husband's belief in future polygamous wives.
- She experienced painful second-class treatment justified by his theology.
