135 Marriage is Hard Quotes To Help You Prevent Unhappy Marriages

135 Marriage Is Hard Quotes So That You Can Have A Happy Marriage With That Special Person You Love

1. “To be in love with someone is very natural; to be married to them is something else. To know them completely is the greatest adventure of all.”
2. The most important gift we can give our children is a happy family life. We may hope they will contribute to making this country great again, but if they grow up without loving parents, there will be no real reason for them to dedicate their lives to anything greater than themselves.
3. “Love is better than any kind of food, for you can share it anytime you wish with anyone who needs it.”
4. “There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle or you can live as if everything is a miracle.”
5. “You cannot fall out of love. You either do or you do not. When you stop trying, it stops.”
6. “A marriage is like a wagon wheel—it keeps turning because one person doesn’t run off.”
7. “I think I am still in love with my wife, but she has become too old and ugly for me.”
8. Sometimes when you love somebody so much, your heart grows big enough to hold both of them.
9. “If you love someone, let them go. If they come back, they were meant to be yours in the first place.”
10. It takes years to build a relationship, but only seconds to destroy it.
11. “We must learn to forgive, and forgive ourselves for being human.”
12. “As long as you still love him, you’ll never find yourself alone.”
13. Even after you’re together, you’ll wake up next to her and feel lonely.
14. “People spend their whole lives looking for what they haven’t found yet, thinking it’s just beyond reach, and they’ll die with tears on their face.”
15. “When people try to tell you how to love, remember that you already know how to love – you just need to figure out how to apply it.”
16. “A good marriage requires more work than a bad marriage. It involves compromise, generosity, forgiveness, faithfulness, and respect.
17. “Marriage is an act of courage.”
18. How often have you heard the expression ‘Love makes the world go around? Well, it was true once upon a time. But today, love does not make the world go round.”
19. “Don’t wait until you are ready to fight for your happiness. Make it happen now.”
20. “Marriage requires sacrifice from both husband and wife, but it also requires compromise.
21. “Married couples should make sure that they stay safe, not just physically, but emotionally as well.”
22. “Life is a series of experiences, some beautiful, others not so nice. The way we react to those events determines the direction we take. Sooner or later we realize that we have no control over the outcome.”
23. No matter how many times we hear those three words, “I love you,” it’s never easy to accept it, but it always helps us to believe it.
24. Being married means having to put up with your spouse. Sometimes you’re glad about that, sometimes you wish you could trade places with another man…”
25. “Relationships require constant vigilance; they don’t work unless you pay attention to each other all the time.
26. “You can’t solve any problem by using force. That won’t work. Force is not the answer. Love is.”
27. “For every action there is a reaction. For every thought there is an emotion. And for every emotion, there is a feeling. Feelings have feelings. Feelings are emotions. Emotions are feelings. They are inseparable. One cannot exist without the other. Thus, every thought, word, or deed creates a corresponding emotional response within us.”
28. “Never forget that you are the center of the universe.”
29. “The great thing in life isn’t how fast you arrive at the destination, but rather the journey itself.”
30. “The most important person in the world is you!”
31. There’s nothing wrong with loving two men or two women equally. There’s something wrong with trying to make one of them disappear.”
32. “Love is knowing who loves you even if they’ve forgotten why.”
33. “It may be hard for you initially, but before too much longer, you will find that God uses everything that happens to bring Him glory.”
34. “Loving someone doesn’t mean that you have to condone everything he/she does. But when you do speak out, it shows that you care deeply about his/her soul.”
35. “Your greatest strength lies in your ability to forgive.”
36. “The best way to deal with anger is to get rid of it immediately. Don’t let it fester inside.”
37. To live a happy and meaningful life, you must first learn to be happy and meaningful yourself. You need to develop the values and principles that lead to happiness and fulfillment.”
38. “When you truly understand what marriage is, it becomes clear why divorce is such a terrible concept. Marriage is an agreement between people who want to spend their lives together. Divorce is an agreement between people whose relationship has run its course.
39. “True happiness comes from doing what you really enjoy doing.”
40. “We need to give our children the opportunity to experience the joys of marriage. We need to teach them what marriage is all about.”
41. If you want your marriage to last, then start working on it right away. Even though you think something is going to change, it probably won’t. If anything changes, it will probably be things getting worse instead of better.”
42. “Marriage is like a rose. It needs water and sunlight and tenderness as well as pruning and fertilizing. If you give it just enough sunshine and rain, you’ll have a beautiful blossom. If you keep cutting back the roses, you’ll have a bush full of thorns.”
43. “A good marriage requires both sides to be willing to compromise.”
44. “There is no greater miracle than the miracle that is a human heart. The more I see of this miracle, the more amazed I am.”
45. “People fall out of love because others don’t meet their expectations. People stay in love because they’re still meeting their expectations after many years.”
46. “Relationships can only endure if we choose not to destroy them. The harder we work to create harmony in our relationships, the easier they become.
47. “You know that you have truly loved another when you realize that the object of your affection is also capable of loving you, despite any and all imperfections.”
48. “Love is patient, love is kind and never puts up with bad behavior.”
49. “Every moment spent waiting for true love is a wasted moment.”
50. “In order to be satisfied with your spouse, you must be able to look at him or her without seeing defects. Only then will you be satisfied. No matter how many defects your spouse has, there are always some redeeming qualities.”
51. As long as we expect perfection from each other, we’ll never be completely content.
52. “No matter what problems your partner might be dealing with, if you believe that he or she is worth saving, then you should go ahead and save him or her regardless of what you think the outcome might be.”
53. “Don’t ever judge anyone else until you’ve walked in their shoes.”
54. Nobody deserves to be treated badly by their mate, but nobody deserves to be treated well either.
55. “We tend to think of ourselves as being self-sufficient, but we are actually very dependent on each other. There’s nothing we do that doesn’t require someone else’s help. Every time we speak, hear, smell, touch, taste, feel or think, we depend on someone else for assistance.”
56. “The most important thing to remember in times of trouble is that everything happens for a reason – even something as seemingly insignificant as falling in love.”
57. Once you decide to stop looking around for someone to make you happy, you will find that you can finally begin to appreciate the person who is already in your life.”
58. “It takes two to tango; one person cannot dance alone. A partner is essential to a successful dance.”
59. “To be in love means to share a common bond with another person. To break down those barriers and open yourself to another person is what makes us vulnerable and weak. And yet, that vulnerability and weakness is exactly what allows people to connect with each other.”
60. When you find yourself in a relationship that seems to be taking longer to heal than you expected, it’s best to assume that you have been hurt before. This way, you can avoid becoming emotionally attached again too quickly.
61. “You can’t force someone into loving you, but you can accept the fact that he or she may not be ready to say ‘I Love You’ just yet.”
62. Some people come into my life and leave footprints on my heart. They take me where I didn’t expect to be taken…and somehow, I’m okay with that.”
63. “A man whose love has made you whole will stand beside you through thick and thin, through good times and bad — through the good and the ugly — and he will be there when you need him most.”
64. “Marriage is like a box of chocolates: you never know which ones you’re going to get.”
65. “If you want to make an enemy out of someone, treat them differently than you treat everyone else.”
66. “Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of patience and understanding to turn a relationship around.”
67. “One of the greatest gifts you can offer someone is your unconditional acceptance.”
68. “Love isn’t about finding happiness in others. It’s about accepting happiness in others.”
69. “Every day is Valentine’s Day when you’re in love.”
70. “Don’t wait for some magical moment in time to fall head over heels in love. Be willing to put up with things now that you wouldn’t normally tolerate later on.”
71. “Your partner won’t always show his or her true feelings. He/she may keep things hidden inside until they have no choice but to spill out.”
72. You don’t have to be perfect to deserve a second chance.
73. “Love is a verb. Not a noun, so don’t let anyone tell you that you aren’t loved or appreciated. The proof lies in the actions you choose to take in response to that feeling.”
74. “Being in love does more than give you butterflies; it gives you wings.”
75. “No one is going to look at you and see only your flaws. But if you are going to spend your entire life with someone, you better learn to love the flaws because they become part of who you are together.”
76. “Nothing compares to the joy of being in love.”
77. “Love comes from within. It must first be given by the one giving it to the one receiving it.”
78. “Love is something we do for people we care about. That’s it. There’s no formula, no magic words, no secret sauce. Just caring.”
79. “The most important thing you can give someone is your love and acceptance.”
80. We live in such a fast-paced world today that many of us feel as though we are running from place to place trying to keep up. Yet, once everything gets back in balance, we realize how much freedom and peace we actually have in our lives.”
81. Be careful who you allow into your life. If you really care about someone, you’ll respect their boundaries.”
82. “It doesn’t matter what kind of person you are, as long as you are honest and trustworthy and kind.”
83. “There is great power in being able to forgive those who hurt us.”
84. “We have to remember that marriage is a partnership. We both have to work at it every single day.”
85. “True love is born out of selflessness, not selfishness.”
86. “To be truly happy, you must be completely free. Being married changes this. To continue to be happy, you must be willing to change your own thinking.”
87. “Love is based on trust. And real love begins to grow out of that trust.”
88. “When I’m with my wife I feel complete. She makes me whole. I feel like I am the most valuable thing she has ever been associated with.”
89. “I’ve seen marriages fail for lots of reasons. But the main reason is lack of communication. In a relationship, you need to communicate clearly and often. You cannot just assume that your spouse will read your mind or understand your needs.”
90. “Make sure that you are choosing your mate wisely. Make sure he/she shares your values and beliefs. This ensures compatibility. Then set aside time each week to talk about whatever issues come up. Love means knowing what you’re getting yourself into.”
91. The biggest mistake couples make is living under the threat of divorce. If you fight fair, stay positive, and move forward, then you should never fear losing your marriage.
92. “If you want to have a lasting relationship, get married. Don’t wait until you’re too old to begin planning your future together.”
93. “Don’t rush into commitment. Be sure that marriage is a good fit before you say ‘I Do.'”
94. “You can always try to change things later, but when you find true love, you have to accept it and commit to it 100%.”
95. “Love isn’t blind; it sees all our faults. Love is patient; love endures all things. Love never fails.”
96. The key to a successful marriage is to appreciate each other more.
97. “Doing the right thing is better than doing anything else. Doing the wrong thing is much worse.”
98. A strong marriage requires two people who are committed to building a loving relationship, even if they don’t see eye to eye on some things.
99. “Being in love does not mean you have the answers. A man who loves his wife does not demand answers to questions he does not ask her. He asks her what she thinks.”
100. “Marriage may sound romantic, but it’s only made possible because it takes so much effort.”
101. “Don’t let anyone tell you that marriage is easy. Only through hard work can you build a solid foundation for a lifetime of happiness.
102. “If you really want to know whether you have found your soulmate, look inside your heart.”
103. “Never marry someone who says: ‘Everything is fine. There’s no problem.’ Any problems that arise during marriage will eventually show themselves, and they will become bigger and harder to solve if you ignore them.”
104. “In a successful marriage, there are three things: love, communication, trust”
105. “Marriage is hard. Not impossible. It takes work. But work that gives you strength, peace, and joy instead of frustration, anger, and resentment.”
106. “It is very difficult to give up something you love, but it is vital that you do so if you expect to be happy.”
107. “Sometimes in life we must let go of what is dear to us, if we want to progress further in our lives.”
108. “There is nothing so beautiful as watching an old couple fall in love over the years. Nothing compares to seeing an older couple still in love after 50 years.”
109. “Take care of yourself. Your husband deserves your best efforts. No one knows how long you’ll live or how many illnesses you can handle. So take good care of yourself – physically and emotionally.”
110. “Men and women are different. They think differently. But at their core, men and women share common feelings and emotions.”
111. “Letting someone down is the hardest thing to do, yet most often it happens without our permission.”
112. “Some of the happiest marriages I’ve known are those where both parties are able to compromise.”
113. “When you first meet your partner, you might feel like you are starting from scratch, but with time, patience, and understanding, you learn a lot about your relationship.”
114. “Be honest with your spouse. Tell him/her every thought, urge, or worry that crosses your mind. You’ll grow closer this way.”
115. “True love begins when you realize that you will never be complete without the other person.”
116. “Relationships require constant maintenance.”
117. “Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and the task of managing these differences is the glue that holds a healthy marriage together.”
118. “Your mate is not perfect; neither are you. That helps make your marriage stronger.”
119. “You can only be happy for others if you’re happy within yourself.”
120. “Love isn’t always passionate. Sometimes it’s simple. Love comes in all shapes and sizes.”
121. “The greatest gift you can give your children is a loving home.”
122. “Life is too short to spend your time being angry with each other.”
123. A happy marriage requires both people having the same goals. This doesn’t eliminate differences, but it eliminates conflict.”
124. “People change — especially once they get married. In marriage, you need to accept the fact that your spouse won’t stay exactly the way you remember.”
125. Every new relationship brings new challenges, but also new opportunities for growth.”
126. “You have to make up your own mind whether you want to remain married or divorce.”
127. Many of us come into marriage with some unrealistic expectations, some of which may be based on fairy tales heard from friends and family. As you begin to live together, you start to understand how the other half really thinks and feels, and you adjust your thinking accordingly.”
128. “Don’t force anyone to agree with you. If he/she objects, listen. Let his/her opinion guide you as much as your own.”
129. “Marriage is not easy. But it’s worth it.”
130. “If you’re married, you don’t just survive, you thrive! Don’t let life pass you by!”
131. “It takes effort to keep a marriage strong, but don’t ever lose faith. It will happen eventually, but maybe not today.”
132. When you walk down the aisle, you become responsible for another person, even if you aren’t completely sure what kind of responsibility that entails.
133. “You should treat your husband with respect because he’s a human being just like you.”
134. “Being married is tough, but it’s nothing compared to being single.”
135. “If you truly love someone, you’ll do anything to help them succeed.”

Final Thoughts

There is no perfect couple out there. One can argue that some couples are better than others. However, there is something we can all agree on: Marriage is hard work. There will always be problems to deal with and disagreements to resolve.

The key is to handle things well and maintain a positive attitude. Make sure that you take care of yourselves and one another.

Best of luck!