After 33 years plus, this is what has made our marriage work.

• Marriage is a full-time job.
• It is not about who is right or wrong. It’s not a competition.
• It’s about forgiving.
• It is about communication – if something is bothering you, tell your partner. There is no such thing as mind reading.
• It is about saying “please” and “thank you.”
• It is accepting each other’s family…you don’t just marry an individual you marry the “pack.” 
• It is team work to the core.
• It is about growing as individuals, and yet being there for each other.
• It is about each of you having your own friends but knowing you are each other’s best friend.
• It is about compromise…forever.
• It is about sacrifice. Neither of you will always get what you want or get it your way.
• You are two individual people, each with your own habits, style, you name it –  don’t expect to change each other.
• Marriage is about making the commitment to love, cherish & support until death do you part.