The Perfect Marriage «INSTANT - 2024»

The healthiest married people I know have their own friends, their own hobbies, and their own alone time. They miss each other. They have new things to talk about at dinner. They choose each other every day—not because they have no other options, but because they actively want to. This sounds cynical, but hear me out.

Expecting your spouse to read your mind, meet your every emotional need, and never disappoint you is a recipe for resentment. Instead, hold yourself to a high standard (kindness, honesty, effort) and extend your spouse grace when they fall short. the perfect marriage

It’s choosing the same person over and over—even on the days when they annoy you, even on the days when you feel distant, even on the days when “love” feels more like a verb than a feeling. The healthiest married people I know have their