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What does it mean?
A person's true maturity is best judged by how well they create a joyful and dignified marriage and support their spouse.
In plain terms
Maturity shows in how well you treat your spouse and your marriage.
What can you take from it?
A happy marriage reflects personal maturity.

Where it applies

  • evaluating relationships
  • marital growth
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • focus on spouse well-being
  • cultivate marital joy
  • measure maturity by relationship

Questions to consider

  • How does your relationship reflect your growth?
  • What defines maturity for you?

Another view

This view assumes marriage is the primary metric for maturity, which may not apply to everyone.

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