36 Years and Counting…Dad’s Perspective

The subject of marriage is one that has had more than its fair share of attention.  Many good books have been written on the subject and a whole industry has developed around it.  The hundreds of books that are written and the many seminars and workshops that are held on the subject annually all have one goal: to help already married couples and prospective married couples achieve a successful, fulfilling relationship.  I think those marriages that succeed, the ones in which the two people seem to be perpetually in love, are the ones that use these resources not as gospel, but as tools to help the couple discover their own particular formula for making their relationship work.  Sophia and I have taken advantage of some of these resources and I think we’ve found what works for us.  Of course, we are aware that one danger to the health of our relationship is believing that we’ve arrived – that we know all there is to know about keeping our marriage healthy.  We often remind each other of this trap and continually seek opportunities to grow our relationship.