I have tears running down my face from reading such wonderful stories. I have been married for 52 years in Nov. and the first 30+ years were miserable, I didn't leave because I had three children and no place to go. I am thankful for my beautiful children and grandchildren and I guess I am in it for life. Having said all that, I realize I married with stars in my eyes and my feet were not planted on solid ground, so I share the blame. A good marriage is about choosing the right one for you. I know my DH loves me and appreciates that I hung in there. I read a card the other day, "You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be perfect for each other."