What Makes Marriage Work? Commitment and Common Values. Inspiration from St. Ambrose

At St. Ambrose Parish in Brunswick, Ohio, this past weekend, I read something in the bulletin that sums up beautifully what getting married is all about. I thought I'd share this wisdom with everyone. After the food and cake have been eaten and the reception has wrapped up, you are left with a spouse. The marriage after the wedding is the most important part of the wedding day you're planning.

What Makes Marriage Work? Some ingredients, if missing, can doom a relationship from the start. Commitment bonds a couple together when you are tired, annoyed, or angry with each other. Sometimes, remembering your vows can prompt you to push past these problems and try to forgive and start again. Common values: If you aren't together on basic values such as children, honesty, fidelity, and putting family before work, no amount of learning or effort of the will can resolve the conflict. For example, constant tension will result if one spouse wants to live simply while the other wants life's luxuries.