Pre-marriage
The purpose of a woman and man to "become thoroughly acquainted with the character of the other... must be "to become loving companions and comrades and at _____ with each other for time and eternity." (Hint: it's a word related to unity and begins with the letter 'o')
one (11)
Keeping with the cherished quality of humility in the Bahá'í Faith, Shoghi Effendi indicated that "The ceremony itself must be very _____" (Hint: begins with the letter 's')
simple (21)
According to Section 16, partners must carefully listen to each other and must "observe calm and do not jump to this quickly," but rather try to understand the other's point of view. What is this that begins with the letter 'c'?
conclusions (16)
"The light of a good character surpasseth the light of the sun and the _____ thereof."
radiance (12)
"... marriage must be a union of the body and of the spirit. If the bond is physical and nothing more, it is sure to be only temporary, and must inexorably end in _____" (Hint: though similar, the answer is not divorce. Another hint: it begins with the letter 's')
"separation" (or divorce would also be an acceptable answer)
According to Section 14, "when we think of two people getting to know one another (for the purposes of marriage), the central concept in our minds is," this. (Hint: it is a type of relationship. It's simple. Don't make it more complicated than it is.)
friendship (14)
'Abdu'l-Bahá said that God made "woman and man to abide with each other in the closest companionship, and to be even as a single soul." He continued, "They are two helpmates, two intimate friends, who should be concerned about the _____ of each other."
welfare (9)
According to Section 16, "we can be sure that communication between a couple is to be shaped by genuine love and" what? (Hint: a definition of the word is "a matter of interest or importance to someone")
concern (16)
Section 8 describes a negative quality that if the "least remnant of it lingers," that person will never attain God's everlasting dominion. What is the negative quality?
envy (8)
"Marriage is more than a _____ and _____ relationship; it is also a social act."
spiritual; physical (5)
According to Section 16, a couple who is developing a desirable pattern of communication must each "refrain completely from finding _____ in the other."
faults (16) (communicating faults that the imperfect eye may see)
"... the marital relationship is one that requires in many instances a profound adjustment in", what?
behavior (13)
When two people "begin to investigate each other's character with the possibility of marriage in mind, they must establish between them a level of openness and close _____." (Hint: begins with the letter 'c')
communication (15)
Section 13 states that up until this point in the book, the participants have "reflected on the attributes associated with a person's character, among them spiritual qualities, attitudes, and this. What is the third attribute? (Hint: a few examples are provided in the section to describe this attribute: whether a person is calm in most situations or prone to anxiety, whether a person is measured in approach or tends to act hastily, whether a person is inclined to be sociable or naturally more reserved.)
temperament (13)
The Universal House of Justice states: "Youth are often at the forefront of the work in these setting - not only Bahá'í youth, but those of like mind who can see the positive effects of what the Bahá'ís have initiated and grasp the underlying vision of _____ and spiritual transformation."
unity (17)
The Universal House of Justice explains that "It is perfectly true that Bahá'u'lláh's statement that the consent of all living parents is required for marriage places a grave responsibility on each parent..... [T]hey should, of course, act in this way in withholding or granting their approval." In what way should the parents act? (Hint: it begins with the letter 'o')
objectively (18)
Though strongly condemned in the Bahá'í Teachings, divorce is permissible should 'antipathy' or this develop between marriage partners...." What is this that makes it permissible to divorce? (Hint: the definition of this word is: "bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly")
resentment (19)
"... the Faith is intended to strengthen the family... and one of the keys to the strengthening of unity is loving _____" (Hint: it is related to conversing)
consultation (16)
Section 12 discusses four of the most foundational spiritual qualities of a good character. Here is a portion of the selection that describes one of those four qualities: "... let us close our eyes to all on earth, let us neither make known our sufferings nor complain of our wrongs... and drinking down the wine of heavenly grace, let us cry out our joy...." What quality is the selection describing?
selflessness (the selection starts: "Let us put aside all thoughts of self...") (12)
Divorce is strongly condemned in the Bahá'í Teachings but of course permissible in certain circumstances. However, before a couple can get divorced they must exert "the utmost effort for one full year" to reconcile. But, after that year, if they find it impossible to renew the "fragrance of ____" between them, then the divorce can proceed. (Hint: the word is defined as "a gentle feeling of fondness or liking")
affection (19)
According to Section 14, when two people are "learning about each other's character [it] takes on a new dimension when they think about marriage.... They realize that they are not to judge one another, looking for faults or asking for perfection." The section then goes on to state that the people proceed in their investigation of character using two very important qualities. One is wisdom. What is the other?
detachment (14)
"... make thy home a center for the diffusion of the light of divine _____, for the dissemination of the _____ of God and for enkindling at all times the _____ of love in the hearts."
guidance; Words; fire (10)
According to Section 17, "Young people seeking to marry are most naturally at a stage when they are giving serious thought to many practical matters. Of significant concern to them is ensuring that the life they establish with their new partner is one that is this in its spiritual, material, and intellectual dimensions." What is this that begins with the letter 'C'?
coherent (17)
Section 8 discusses negative qualities, such as suspicion and jealousy, that harm a person and his or her relationships. But it mentions in a selection that "If the heart becometh absolutely _____, suspicion and imagination will entirely pass away." (Hint: a synonym for this word is calm)
tranquil (8)
The Universal House of Justice explains that "Every choice a Bahá'í makes... leaves a _____, and the moral duty to lead a coherent life demands that one's economic decisions be in accordance with lofty ideals, that the purity of one's aims be matched by the purity of one's actions to fulfill those aims." (Hint: it is a word used to describe a very small quantity)
trace (17)