Till Death Do Us Part

There was a point in my life when I questioned marriage and whether it was necessary. For a while, I had a pessimistic view, believing it was an institution designed to profit from the highs and lows of a doomed scenario.

 As time went on though, I realized it wasn't marriage itself that failed; it was the failure to uphold the promises made between spouses and God. It was a failure to grasp the magnitude of the commitment made on that faithful day. Unlike in movies, where everything ends happily ever after, marriage is just the beginning of a new set of challenges, where two different people must navigate their differences.

 The burden of marriage, or any union, is as heavy as it gets. Just as Atlas carried the world on his back marriage requires the effort and strength of both partners to uphold their promises. It's beyond fleeting feelings of love. It's about creating a good life, a world where differences are sorted out without breaking the foundations. Where community bonds strengthen, and where forgiveness and acceptance prevail. A world built on trust and shared responsibilities and a safe space to heal torn scars from the past.

 If you want to see a fallen world, look where marriage has broken down. Contrarily, a strong marriage, where both partners honor their vows and support each other, is the cornerstone of a thriving community. It's quite the promise to make. Be wise when you do, the world depends on you.