I was married at 21 and that marriage lasted 10 years. In retrospect, we could have worked a lot harder and been a lot more mature. We didn't have good role models, examples, but that is no excuse. After being divorced 6 years I met my current husband. Our marriage (23 yrs. now) is totally different from my first. We see eye to eye on all the important things in life, so seldom argue. I love him more each day and appreciate the things he does to make life comfortable for us and our families. I never knew what older people meant when they said they loved each other more each day, now I do. I would be so lost without him and my heart goes out to the ladies who have lost their husbands after a good marriage. Blessings.
BTW, I have really enjoyed reading this thread. Thank you for starting it!!