The 5 Secrets to a Happy Marriage

Today is a very special day for a couple reasons. The first one is that it is the anniversary of two of my FAVORITE people in the world, my parents. They have been married 37 years today. Congratulations mommy and daddy! I think it's fair to say that myself and my siblings have certainly had quite the example set for us by our parents. We are so very lucky to have parents that are still together and happier than ever. I asked each of them separately to tell us their secret....

In five sentences or less, please tell us...what the secret to a happy, life-long marriage is?

Dad’s secrets to a happy, life-long marriage.

"A happy, life long marriage comes from . . .

exercising the choice to view that my beautiful wife is my Loveliest, a precious gift from God, specially chosen to be my forever soul-mate, that our hearts were joined together before we ever knew.  I then determine to honor this gift beyond compare by loving her unconditionally, putting her well-being above my own, always, ever ready to lay down my life in undying love to protect her – she is my best friend upon whom my sun rises and sets each and every day!"

 

Mom’s secrets to a happy, life-long marriage

1. Choose wisely, decide this is a life-long commitment where quitting is not an option.

2. Honor your vows, realizing they were not only made to one another but also to the Creator of the Universe.

3. Learn to love in a way that your own happiness is intertwined with the happiness of your choice, the love of your life, your soul mate, your partner, the very best friend you'll ever have.

4. Pay attention to each other and the gift God has bless you with by listening, sharing and most importantly laughing together every single day. Life isn't fair and can and will be hard some days, some months and even some years- just like relationships.

5. And one last thought, if you truly love someone they are worth the work and are a priceless treasure. You are darn lucky, or should I say blessed, to have found and chosen so wisely.

 

 

 

It probably helps that they have such cute kids, huh?

 

 

There you have it, answers straight from those who know love the best! Happy 37th anniversary, you guys are my role models in love and in life. I hope to someday have the love you guys share with my significant other, because it truly is, a once in a lifetime love.