There are some generally accepted facts that people fundamentally understand when they’re getting married … That problems will arise and that somehow, you’re going to have to come out of them still holding hands on the other side.
There are also a lot things that can “clutter” up the view of your relationship to one another: joint bank accounts, kids, working together to solve issues instead of just throwing your hands up and walking away, houses, jobs, bills … all of these things can seem positively overwhelming when you’re thinking of getting married, or even a newlywed. Even some years into marriage, these everyday issues can make you lose sight of the reason that you’re in that situation first and foremost:
The person you chose to be with because you love them and saw yourself together for the rest of your lives.
Marriage is a tough gig sometimes, and life often stands in the way of love, and will make itself known loudly and often. But as these love quotes show, there are benefits that counter the risks you take when entering married life that make it all worthwhile, too.
Being with your spouse is going to be an adventure, with pitfalls and rewards.
Some days it might not feel worth it, but other days, you’ll know you made the right choice when you feel your heart shining just by being around them. Appreciate the good times, and soldier through the bad, because your relationship is always worth protecting and fighting for.
Maybe you’re struggling to remember why you loved your husband or wife to begin with, or maybe you’re just going through a particularly difficult time. We all need reminders — and support — every once in a while to bring us back to the realization that even during times of desperation, pain, or tragedy, we have a relationship at the heart of those problems that is worth getting a little dirty from time to time.
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If you’re feeling like you need a refresher, or even just a pick me up when times are tough, here are 18 quotes to get you back on the right track and remind you that you and your partner are best friends in life, and you can overcome any obstacle together.
If you're searching for the best quotes and memes to share with the people you love (or just want to feel inspired yourself) ... look no further! From the sweetest love quotes, inspirational sayings, and hilarious relationship truths, we've got you covered.
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Merethe Najjar is an editor at YourTango.
