Beyond the Vow of Endurance

Many enter marriage because they are in love. Many stay in marriage because of the children. Many dare not leave because of reality. But a truly happy marriage is never about sacrifice, forbearance, or suppression; it is about respect, understanding, and mutual growth.

Marriage isn't about becoming what others need you to be, but about remaining yourself within the relationship—still being seen, cherished, and allowed to have emotions.

If marriage makes you increasingly silent and exhausted, don't just ask, "How much longer can I endure this?" but also ask, "Am I worth living like this?"

May we all have a marriage where we are not forced to stay together, but rather, we choose to build a good life together.

Marriage isn't about "becoming one," but "walking side by side." Love isn't about dissolving yourself, but about making each other better.

The highest level of a marital relationship is mutual independence and spiritual synchronization.

May we all remain clear-headed in intimacy, being each other's most reassuring support—not each other's heaviest burden.

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