Wednesday; July 24
As a minister who does weddings – and as someone who has been married over forty years to the same woman – I periodically get asked the secret to a long marriage. As I think about it, the keys to a successful marriage aren’t secrets – in fact, they are pretty simple and straight forward: 1. Friendship : When I was growing up I was given some pretty sage advice, “Marry a good friend”. There were times I am sure I had a strange look on my face, but now I understand what they were saying. Attractions come in all shapes and sizes, but one of the most important is to build on a relationship where two people have things in common. Opposites may attract, but similarities keep people together. Find someone you enjoy spending time with and with whom you share common interests. 2. Faith : Sure, two people who look at life differently can have a good life together, but imagine how much easier it is to invest your life with someone who shares a common spiritual philosophy? Our spirit wil