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Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens A good marriage must be created In the Art of Marriage the Little Things are the Big Things It is Never Being Too Old to Hold Hands It is Remembering to Say, "I Love You" It is Never Going to Sleep Angry It is at No Time Taking the Other for Granted It is Having a Mutual Sense of Values and Common Objectives, it is Standing Together Facing the World It is Doing Things for Each Other, Not in the Attitude of Duty or Sacrifice, But in the Spirit of Joy It is Speaking Words of Appreciation and Demonstrating Gratitude in Thoughtful Ways It is Not Expecting Perfection in Each Other. It is Cultivating Flexibility, Patience, Understanding and a Sense of Humor It is Having the Capacity to Forgive and Forget It is Establishing a Relationship in Which the Independence is Equal, the Dependence is Mutual, and the Obligation is Reciprocal It is a Common Search for the Good and the Beautiful It is Not Only Marrying the Right Partner, it is Being the Right Partner It is Discovering That Your Love for One Another at its Best Will Never Lose Sight Of Nor Be Blotted Out By the Common Place Experiences of Life And it is Remembering that Remaining Devoted, Confident, and Hopeful in One Another are the Secret Ingredients Which Will Help You to Remain Two Very Happy People Richer for Your Oneness
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