Bonded for Life: Quotes to Strengthen Your Happy Marriage

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In the tapestry of life, marriage stands out as a vibrant thread, intertwining two souls in a dance of love, commitment, and mutual growth. This blog is more than just a collection of words; it's a celebration of the enduring bond that marriage creates.

Each quote in this collection is a pearl of wisdom, gleaned from the depths of experience and observation, offering insights into the beauty, challenges, and profound joy of sharing a life together. From the whimsical to the profound, these quotes encapsulate the essence of what it means to be in a union that transcends the ordinary, much like the unique choice of wedding dresses that symbolize the beginning of this journey.

As we delve into these quotes, let us embrace the myriad emotions and lessons they convey, much like the careful consideration that goes into selecting the perfect wedding hairstyle, enriching our understanding of the sacred bond of marriage and the unending adventure it promises. Each detail, from vows to hairstyles, weaves into the tapestry of this beautiful journey.

 

"A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short." - Andr Maurois

"Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife."  - Franz Schubert

"The highest happiness on earth is marriage." William Lyon Phelps

"I love being married. Its so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life."  - Rita Rudner

"A good marriage is one where each partner secretly suspects they got the better deal."   - Unknown

"Marriage is like watching the color of leaves in the fall; ever changing and more stunningly beautiful with each passing day."   - Fawn Weaver

"Marriage is a risk; I think its a great and glorious risk, as long as you embark on the adventure in the same spirit."   - Cate Blanchett

To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhowthis is a human offering that can border on miraculous.   - Elizabeth Gilbert

"We support each other in everything we do. We want the other one to strive. [It] makes you happy when the other one strives. Salma Hayek

Marriage, ultimately, is the practice of becoming passionate friends".   - Harville Hendrix

The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace.   - Fawn Weaver

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person."   - Mignon McLaughlin

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.  -  Lao Tzu

"Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music, and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays."  -  Henny Youngman

"Look, you want to know what marriage is really like? Fine. You wake up, she's there. You come back from work, she's there. You fall asleep, she's there. You eat dinner, she's there. You know? I mean, I know that sounds like a bad thing, but it's not."  -  Ray Romano as Ray Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond

The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.  -  Henny Youngman

Happy marriages begin when we marry the ones we love, and they blossom when we love the ones we married.   Tim Mullen

Inspirational Thoughts:

Marriage is not a noun; its a verb. It isnt something you get. Its something you do. Its the way you love your partner every day. Barbara De Angelis

Love doesnt make the world go round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.   - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.  - Jennifer Smith

I have someone who I can talk to about anything and someone who I care more about than Ive cared about anybody.  -  George Clooney.

This is what marriage really means: helping one another to reach the full status of being persons, responsible beings who do not run away from life."  -  Paul Tournier

"Almost no one is foolish enough to imagine that he automatically deserves great success in any field of activity, yet almost everyone believes that he automatically deserves success in marriage."  -  Sydney J. Harris

Love at first sight is easy to understand; its when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle. -  Sam Levenson

To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness.  -  Robert Brault

"After a while, you just want to be with the one that makes you laugh. Chris Noth as Mr. Big, Sex and the City

Being someones first love may be great, but to be their last is beyond perfect."  -  Anonymous

A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.  - Ruth Bell Graham

Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is.  -  Louis de Bernires

"Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story."  -  Jennifer Smith

I have someone who I can talk to about anything and someone who I care more about than Ive cared about anybody.  -  George Clooney

When I feel the support that I have from him, I feel invincible. There's someone behind you on your good days and someone in front of you on your bad days.  -  Emily Blunt

"You dont stop loving a person when theyre hurt. You get stronger so they can lean on you. Kristin Hannah, The Great Alone

The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret."  -  Henny Youngman

Happy marriages begin when we marry the ones we love, and they blossom when we love the ones we married. -  Tim Mullen

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Final Thoughts

In conclusion, these quotes illuminate the multifaceted nature of marriage, highlighting its challenges, joys, and enduring beauty. They serve as gentle reminders of the love, commitment, and companionship that form the bedrock of a happy marriage. May these words inspire and strengthen your bond, guiding you through a lifetime of shared happiness and growth.

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