I think this was my favorite part of the linked article below:
The relationship is life-giving. We’re called to be "equally
yoked" in a spousal relationship — spiritually, emotionally,
intellectually and physically. There will naturally be times when one
person is stronger in a particular area or needs to lift up the other
person when he or she falters. When we’re constantly dragging someone
along in any of these areas, though, it can take the life out of us.
Imagine that marriage is like running a race. Your spouse should be
running alongside you toward the goal: heaven. When you get tired or
lazy, he or she should encourage you. When he or she falls, you help him
or her get back up. You wouldn’t want to marry someone who is miles
behind you in the spiritual life, for instance, or who is not even
running the same race. Marriage is difficult enough when you and your
spouse are on the same page spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and
physically. It becomes much more difficult, however, when you’re not.
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