There is lots of good advice on this board. Jack and I have been married for over fifty-nine years and love each other more now than ever. We had our stumbling blocks in our early marriage, but talked them out. I would say learn to communicate, trust, be truthful, be faithful, honor one another and keep a sense of humor. But most of all, have a common goal that is first and foremost. We decided we loved each other and worked at making our marriage work. Years ago I bought a set of tapes (Loving Relationships) by Gary Smalley that are really great for relationships, and it helped us to see we had been doing things pretty well, and we got even better.
I send you wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous, long marriage and may you always be each others best friend.
Blessings of love, Roberta Marie