Marriage Is Hard

This past week, my husband and I celebrated 20 years of marriage. This is a huge milestone, and I am so proud of us—not only for what we have built as a couple and as a family but also for all that we have overcome these past two decades.

I have spent a lot of time reflecting on our marriage, our strengths, our weaknesses, how we have handled situations, and what we can do better. Goals for us, and how we can keep this love growing and evolving for the rest of our lives.

When it comes down to it, marriage is hard. It is not easy. It takes work, day in and day out. Like any relationship, it is about communication, give and take, trust, faith, understanding, empathy, acceptance, and most importantly, love.

I always say, it is hard enough living with yourself! Try adding a spouse and kids on top of it. It is not surprising that more than half of marriages now end in divorce. In marriage, there are so many amazing moments, but it’s the lowest of lows that are hard to bounce back from. We have all been there, and we know what a terrible feeling that can be. It is how you come out of the shallows that will determine the trajectory of the relationship.