Ten Things I’ve Learned from 27 Years of Marriage

Twenty-seven years ago today I married the love of my life, Susie. It’s been quite a ride. Here are then things I’ve learned being married for 27 years:

10. My marriage relationship is more important than my parenting. If you want to raise healthy kids, work hard on your marriage.

9. Good communication takes time.

8. Good communication usually involves more listening than speaking.

7. Love languages work best when you express your love for your spouse in her love language, not your own.

6. Sex is not my most important human need, intimacy is. And yes, there is a difference.

5. Family and childhood baggage can seriously impact a marriage. Deal with it early.

4. Prayer works–pray every day for your spouse

3. Prayer works–pray every day with your spouse. The divorce rate for couples who pray together is less than 1%.

2. The most important verse for marriage is Ephesians 5:21–Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

1. The Proverbs 31 Woman isn’t fictional. I’m married to her.

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