Andy and Whitney Johnson

Andy and Whitney fell in love right under our noses! They both ran on my cross country team and they were in the same seminary class with Eric. I love Andy and Whitney because they are two young love birds who have approached their relationship with so much maturity. They've really worked hard to grow together and make choices that are going to bless them the rest of their lives. Plus, Andy is such a gentle husband...lucky Whitney! And luck Andy--Whitney is as fun and supportive as they come!

The dates and details!

What are your names? 

Andy and Whitney Johnson

When did you meet?

Sometime in the year 2014

In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met. 

Sitting in seminary making eyes at each other.

What was your first date? 

Christmas Caroling, and bringing cookies around to the best people.

When were you married? 

7/7/2017

Where were you married? 

Oquirrh Mountain Temple

Getting to Know You!

When and/or how did you know you wanted to marry each other?

Whitney- when I realized eternity wasn’t long enough with him.
Andy- when she was my best friend

What is something that your spouse does (something they may not even realize!) that makes your heart skip a beat and brings you joy.

Whitney- when he sends me cute texts that tells me he loves me.
Andy- when she gives me the best surprise kisses.

What did you love about your spouse in the beginning that you still love about them now?

Whitney- his determination to make me feel loved and happy.
Andy- that she is so positive about the world even when it’s hard.

What is an accomplishment you are your spouse are proud of?

Showing that young marriages can work for the best.

What is one of your favorite dates you've been on as a couple?

Going to watch Cinderella at Tuahcan and staying in a BandB

What's the best gift you've received from your spouse?

Whitney- A necklace with our birth stones on it.
Andy- a Drive safe handsome keychain.

Why Marriage Rocks

What's one thing you love to talk about when you have nothing pressing to talk about?

The gospel.

What makes your marriage unique?

We don’t fight, we work together.

What are advantages of marriage?

All the best things! Like cuddles, having your best friend with you all the time. And waking up next to each other.

What blessings have come into your life because of marriage?

Each other. We always support one another in every way.

Advice

What's a practice or routine you've established that keeps your marriage healthy?

Regular date nights, good morning/night kisses, never going to bed mad.

What's one principle you think is important in a healthy marriage?

Communication is the most important!

What is a positive influence on your marriage when things get hard?

Our family’s supporting us in our lives.

If you had time to talk to newlyweds, what would your greatest piece of advice be?

Nothing is more important than your spouse. Kisses also help ;)

If you need a little marriage recharge, what's your trick?

Intimacy in conversation and everywhere else.

As you look into the future, what do you see that will help keep your marriage strong?

Temple attendance, love for the other person always.

What's the secret of a happy marriage?

Trust and communication and intimacy.

"To develop a solid marriage, we must be able to admit we are sorry for the mistakes we make. . . . When conflicts in marriage arise, we should be swift to apologize and ask for forgiveness, even though we may not be totally at fault. True love is developed by those who are willing to readily admit personal mistakes and offenses" [Joe J. Christensen, One Step at a Time: Building a Better Marriage, Family, and You (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1996), 39].