Marriage Is...

How's this for a different description of marriage than the normal "marriage is hard" we so often hear...

Marriage is hilarious - like when you both say the same word at the same time or when she says something that was just getting ready to come out of your mouth

Marriage is safe - like when you have a terrible week and your wife leaps to your defense in a tirade against all those "terrible" people and actions

Marriage is fun - a 365-day-a-year sleepover with your best friend who happens to be super sexy!

Marriage is creative - like when you trade in a fancy dinner date night for dreaming and making honey do lists together.  Love widens your imagination.  Like being able to "brain wave" to each other as we prepare the fun practical joke on our kids!

Marriage is sweet - like when she buys coffee for me even though she never drinks the stuff

Marriage is friendship - a deep knowledge of each other that enhances everything else in your relationship. The best part is we’re always still learning.

Marriage is redemptive – in God’s astounding grace that allows us to rehearse His divine love toward each other in everyday moments

Any relationship worth fighting for will be hard, it will experience both highs and lows.  We've experienced both in our marriage but have relied on the items above, friends who gave us sound advice and not what we wanted to hear, and our faith.

What is your reaction when you hear people talk about how “marriage is hard”? Would you describe marriage differently?