Option 3
Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
A good marriage must be created
In the art of marriage the little things are the big things….
It is never being too old to hold hands
It is remembering to say ‘I love you’ in a myriad of ways
It is never going to sleep angry
It is at no time taking each other for granted
The courtship should not end with the honeymoon
It should continue through all the years
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives
It is standing together facing the world
It is forming a circle of love that encompasses the whole family
It is doing things for each other without conditions or sacrifice but in joy
It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways
It is not looking for perfection in each other
It is cultivating flexibility and patience, understanding and a sense of humour
It is giving each other room to grow and become all they can be
It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal
Dependence is mutual and the obligation reciprocal
It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner
It is discovering what marriage can be at it’s best, and building strong foundations to last til lifes
end.