This Is The Good Stuff

I surveyed Facebook friends, asking what keeps their marriages flourishing for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.

Here is the good stuff, and it is not at the bottom of the cup:

“Loosening up, trying new things, having fun, and making memories together.” -Ro

"Being able to conquer our past."- Carla

"Praying together and encouraging and loving each other."- Shawanda

 "Good communication and an understanding." - Marcus

"Loving each other passed our flaws and keeping only God in our marriage." -Tilitha

"Discussing our issues and loving each other without conditions. We encourage and uplift each." -Montoyia

"We know it's work and sometimes hard. We love each other and want to get old together."-Donna

"Learning to agree to disagree, and having a wife who supports me even when our ideas do not align with each other."  -Eja

"Concentrating on what is most important, loving each other, and knowing that intimacy is more than sex." -Mel

"Remembering why we started in the first place and being spontaneous: playing games, making flirty bets, never getting into a routine."- Ashley

"Jesus, compromise, and making up my mind to remain married." -Marla

"Continual commitment, consistent communication, and Careful Consideration of each other. Plus, I actually Like him and he thinks I’m the DOPEST woman he has ever known." - Correction Christian Relationship Coaching  

"Communication, forgiveness, and grace."- Tamiko

"Learning the dance of marriage is key. Yes, marriage is a dance. Toes will be stepped on if you are not careful. However, when you learn to move to the other's rhythm, a spiritual syncopation takes place… Long-standing couples know how to support each other quietly without boasting. They praise each other and complement one another often. This makes coming home a joy, just to see each other."- Shari

"Going to therapy for relationship tune-ups before something goes wrong."- Summer

 "We just downright spoil each other, doing everything together and have patience with each other."- Caresia

"Having a support group of married friends to fellowship with, pray with, and provide advice and accountability according to biblical principles."- Vanessa

"Trusting God and coming together as one."- Terrie

"Not worrying about who makes the most money, but elevating each other.  Being friends and making sacrifices for one another."- Detrick

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