Most people get married believing a myth that marriage is a beautiful box full of all the things they have longed for: companionship, intimacy, friendship, etc. The Truth is that marriage at the start is an empty box. You must put something in before you can take anything out. There is no love in marriage. Love is in people. And people put love in marriage. There is no romance in marriage. You have to infuse it into your marriage. A couple must learn the art, and form the habit, of giving, loving, serving, praising, keeping the box full. If you take out more than you put in, the box will be empty.
— Unknown
What I learned, the hard way, is that marriage must begin with a very strong match. I married young and didn’t really know about deal breakers. It’s one thing to go on exciting dates, while going back to the safety of your own comfort zone and living habits. It’s an entirely different animal living with someone full time and navigating all matters of maintaining a household, raising children, managing finances and dealing with social/family commitments. Just sayin’ :) Hugs and good luck. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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