In One Word – Marriage Is …

by Corey on October 29, 2009 · 63 comments

in Relationship Design

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This ask the readers question was posed at the beginning of summer. It received some great responses.

Now I’d like to narrow the replies down even more … to one word.

So here you go -

In one word,

Marriage is …

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ABOUT THE WRITER

Corey is the editor of Simple Marriage as well as a licensed marriage & family therapist. While he has a Ph.D. in Family Therapy, he only occasionally likes to be called doctor. If you enjoyed this post, please subscribe so you don't miss any future posts.

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1 Marie October 29, 2009 at 6:52 pm

fun.

2 Hayden Tompkins October 29, 2009 at 7:18 pm

AWESOME!

3 Walter October 29, 2009 at 7:24 pm

Marriage is the test of one’s maturity.

4 Colleen October 29, 2009 at 9:01 pm

soon! (ha, we’re getting married in 2 months )

5 Bethany October 29, 2009 at 10:30 pm

Bliss………

6 Amy October 30, 2009 at 4:41 am

Hard

7 Tracy October 30, 2009 at 5:48 am

FULLTIME

8 Tracy October 30, 2009 at 5:49 am

ROLLERCOASTER

9 bryssy October 30, 2009 at 6:06 am

challenging

10 Jeff October 30, 2009 at 6:10 am

beautiful.

11 carolina October 30, 2009 at 6:17 am

Marathon!

12 wesleyjeanne October 30, 2009 at 6:32 am

a choice.

13 erica October 30, 2009 at 6:42 am

Miraculous

14 Laurie October 30, 2009 at 6:52 am

Holy

15 Ken October 30, 2009 at 7:16 am

Adventure

16 Dustin | Engaged Marriage October 30, 2009 at 7:31 am

Vocation

17 Leslie October 30, 2009 at 7:39 am

Teamwork.

18 Rebecca October 30, 2009 at 7:49 am

intimate

19 Daphne October 30, 2009 at 7:59 am

opportunity.

20 Rana October 30, 2009 at 7:59 am

Trust.

21 Krista October 30, 2009 at 8:06 am

forever

22 Laurie October 30, 2009 at 8:07 am

Growth

23 John Jimenez October 30, 2009 at 8:18 am

…the other white meat?

Sorry, real answer:
all

24 Susan October 30, 2009 at 8:49 am

Commitment

25 Martha October 30, 2009 at 9:23 am

evolution

26 ~M October 30, 2009 at 10:35 am

commitment

27 Lindsey October 30, 2009 at 10:38 am

a teacher

28 Corey October 30, 2009 at 10:42 am: Great word.

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29 Greg October 30, 2009 at 10:42 am

giving

30 Grace October 30, 2009 at 10:46 am

Fulfilling.

31 Kirsten Olson October 30, 2009 at 10:55 am

renewal

32 Jodi Flannery October 30, 2009 at 11:07 am

a legacy

33 Cara October 30, 2009 at 11:15 am

Covenant –

I feel like my marriage is a prison… I’m married to someone who doesn’t love me and I don’t really love him. But, we have 2 small children and a faith that tells us that God can do anything. So, Covenant is what holds it all together for me these days. I’m trusting that the covenant made between me, my husband and God will transform our “feelings” and allow God to use us for his purposes to provide a safe, stable environment for our children. Everything about our relationship tells us to walk away… but we’re down to the last straw – the Covenant – and hoping/trusting in that. Its a strange place to be, but I’m hopeful I don’t have to be in this emotional place forever.

34 Denise October 30, 2009 at 11:51 am: What a terrible place to be in, I am really sorry. The only way your marriage and feelings will transform is if you both do something, like counseling. If you’re staying together because of your religious beliefs then go speak with your pastor. Staying together with no love is teaching your children that it’s okay to stay in a loveless relationship which is not healthy on so many levels. I wish the best to you, your husband and your children.

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35 Emil J Leser October 30, 2009 at 2:35 pm: I know EXACTLY how you feel. I have chosen to keep plugging away and hoping against hope that my wife’s hardened heart is softened.

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36 JC October 30, 2009 at 11:55 am

a Gift.

37 miss liss October 30, 2009 at 12:36 pm

Marriage is . . . a journey.

38 miss liss October 30, 2009 at 12:36 pm

or marriage is . . . crazy.

It depends on the day.

39 Matthew October 30, 2009 at 1:10 pm

a journey. (not a destination).

40 Melissa M. October 30, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Trust

41 Beth H. October 30, 2009 at 1:40 pm

Humbling

42 Trish October 30, 2009 at 2:32 pm

some very awesome comments

A blessing

43 Emil J Leser October 30, 2009 at 2:33 pm

Difficult.

44 Amory October 30, 2009 at 3:51 pm

growth.

45 Natalie October 30, 2009 at 5:24 pm

Marriage is…

… complex.

… ever-changing.

… evolving.

46 Chris November 1, 2009 at 4:17 pm: Love “evolving”! Our marriage almost two decades later is very different that when we were newlyweds, but so much better on many levels. I think that comes with having a shared history, home, and children.

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47 Rita October 30, 2009 at 9:24 pm