Mike wrote: “The only “trick” to having a good marriage is finding the right woman to marry.”
I think that is the fundamental aspect of a happy, blessed marriage, the sina quo non of a good relationship. As in cooking, it is impossible to make a great meal out of rancid ingredients.
And I am not sure that men and women are taught what to look for in a relationship. But stringent and sober selection is a must, or we depend on luck. I prefer depending upon hard work and self control to luck any day.
Once the selection is made, there is certainly a lot to be done, but having selected a wonderful woman to be my wife, we are committed to doing the work. Having been married before, less succesfully, I learned that the choice of parnter is crucial.
And I cannot imagine being single, my wife and family bring too much joy, support, challenge and growth to my life.
Trey
