Secrets of a Happy Marriage

The Stars of Our Marriage
1969-2008

"There are many things, I'm sure," she said, "without which we could not live...
But love is the only one I can think of."

Some secrets for staying in love, so you never have to live without it:

1. Recall why you fell in love in the first place.
   
2. Count your together blessings, together.
3. Tell private jokes, and laugh often.
4. Think about the problems you used to have and how you solved them together.
5. Anticipate doing something you both love to do.
6. Watch your favorite old movie.
7. Take a long drive and listen to the music of your olden days.
8. Pray for each other.
   
9. Decide that unity is more important than being right.
10. Remember that love is not something you get, it's something you do.

Art by Warren Davis

My marriage is 39 years old today,
and I count my lucky stars!