After spending the last three decades with my husband, I’ve learned marriage isn’t what I thought it would be. In some ways it is harder. In myriad ways it exceeds my expectations. And like a fine wine, it really does get better with age. Take heed, newlyweds!
Together we raised four kids, three of them sons. As I watch them grow into men, I hope we’ve provided them with the insight, patience and fortitude needed to create a successful marriage some day. And if I were to give them advice about marriage (not that I’d ever think of giving them advice) ...