Why is Marriage So Hard?

It's been 15 years and we're still growing. I think that's the point.

Tomorrow Daniel and I celebrate 15 years of marriage. Typing it makes it seem real! In one sense, there is so much life wrapped up in those 15 years. But in another sense, it seems like we’re mere babes trying to figure out this whole marriage thing. Just the other day I told Daniel, “It’s not when we’re synced up that we need help. It’s when we’re not that we spiral!”  But isn’t that true for any relationship? You don’t look for outside help until you feel your need. When really, you should get the help when it’s good so you can capitalize on the things that make it work.

A lot of Christian publishing has been devoted to marriage, and I have little interest in adding to it. I have no advice. (Remember, we’re practically still newlyweds!) But I do have thoughts as we celebrate 15 years of marriage, so I hope you’ll indulge my musings about marriage.