My husband and I have been married for 24 yrs this year. My mom and Dad celebrated 52 yrs. My grandma's on both sides 50+ years. My family has had little divorces - although my siblings have all been divorced. We had bets against us in the beginning but we have endured - and yes its not always peaches and cream - but we have gotten through all that and now we are empty nesters and enjoy our lives. My hubby was married for a very short time before me and had two children = my stepchildren - we are very close and I wouldn't change a thing. It takes work and commitment to endure the road but its worth it in the end.