Sometimes I think we've been through it all over the years. But I feel we have 30 years of experience behind us and a commitment to each other. We've learned to step back and put things in perspective. Another thing that helps the Fleeners put things into perspective is laughter. And we certainly like to enjoy life.
Covenant is unconditional commitment.
Finucane says it is the difference between contract and covenant that makes marriage a better option than living together. I don't think so because you don't test the right stuff. You can actually talk about things that you think are silly, and there's somebody who has promised to listen. A couple with a covenant commitment assumes they will draw upon each other and face the challenge together. When they speak to engaged couples, Boerding and her husband, Ted, emphasize the importance of communication in building a marriage covenant.