Love is a choice. Love is a verb. When we say we have "fallen in love" or "fallen out of love" we try to place love as something beyond our control. Yes, there is period of time when your hormones are firing on all cylinders, but that eventually fades into a connection that the enables two people to create a life together.

I absolutely worship my wife. (It's not quite idolatry, but close)  I remember when I was a teenager I would hear President Hinckley tell husbands and wives to be "fiercely loyal" to each other. Now that I'm married I can see why he was so adamant. I can see you have to be consistently aware of your words and actions when you hold the heart and feelings of another person in your hands. For those of you who have been hurt in marriage, I hope you'll feel the Lord's comforting hand healing your heart. There is no betrayal so damaging as having your spouse hurt you.

Please remember that there are two types of love - the love you feel without having to do much and the love you choose through deliberate action to put someone's needs above your own. Both are beautiful parts of life.

If you have a spouse who knows everything about you and still chooses the love you, take time today to show your gratitude