We are going on 47 years. We only knew each other a month, but after all saying 6 months and it'll be over. Well, my DH says hope their still counting. Hard you bet. Lean years oh ya, but we worked things out. We raised a wonderful an adopted DS and went thru the passing of our little daughter. Marriage has to be worked on all the time. But both retired and enjoying every day together. So to young couples-work things out and have faith, love and patience and forgiveness.