The Secret To a Happy Marriage (and everything else for that matter)
"And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, if any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish." (Luke 14:25-30) My wife and I just celebrated our 40th year of marriage, and many folks have asked us what the secret of our success is. We are always more than happy to share what has made it work for us. I could mention that my wife and I are the best of friends and enjoy many of the same interests, but have learned to give one another space to pu