Marriage is no walk in the park. When you say, “I do,” you’re committing to a lifetime with someone, yet many don’t anticipate the challenges that may arise. Unfortunately, separations do occur. Why is that?
Because marriage can be incredibly tough.
Each day, you find yourself yielding to the needs of your partner, striving for harmony in a relationship that requires constant nurturing. You share in each other’s triumphs and lend support during life’s inevitable hurdles.
Then, children may enter the picture, filling your life with a profound love that you never knew existed. But with that joy also comes fatigue and uncharted stressors that test your resilience in ways you never imagined.
There will be moments when you question if it might be simpler to walk away. You might start to fixate on the negatives, letting stress pile up until it feels like an overwhelming burden on your relationship.
Indeed, marriage is difficult. Parenting is equally challenging. But juggling both can feel downright impossible.
It’s all too easy to pour your energy into your children and family, inadvertently losing sight of your own identity and the priorities that matter most.
I’ve learned that every single day in marriage is about saying “yes”—yet again.
Each day, you reaffirm your commitment to one another, demonstrating that you’re in this together as a team, always looking out for each other.
Every single day, you’re engaged in the noble struggle for your partnership, even on days when you may not see eye to eye or feel particularly fond of one another. No matter what, this is the person you’re meant to love.
Every day is an opportunity to say yes to continuing the journey that brought you together, a union that thrives on ongoing care, prayer, and attention.
A few years back, I lost part of the diamond in my engagement ring and had to part with the rest during a challenging financial period. However, today, my partner presented me with two brand new rings—symbols of our renewed commitment—which we plan to have blessed. I hope to keep them safe forever!
Today, I said yes—once again. And I pray that I can say it every day for the rest of my life. If you’re navigating similar challenges, you might find this resource about home insemination helpful. For more insights into pregnancy, check out this CDC guide on infertility.
Overall, remember that marriage is a daily choice. It’s about nurturing your bond and committing to your partnership, no matter the obstacles that may arise.
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