Now, today, you have come to bring all of these emotions into something more. Today you stand before these witnesses and desire to make a commitment that will last for a lifetime of fulfillment. That is your hope, your desire and your commitment today. Now we know that there will never be a perfect marriage. As you enter into this next step in your relationship, you should understand that it takes a lot of love AND a lot of work to make a good marriage.
Love is a verb.
It's not just how you feel about each other, but what you DO for each other that will keep your relationship growing and alive. When you don't feel like being loving, think about how you would like to be treated. When you sense that you are being ignored, learn how to listen to your partner's needs. When your feelings are hurt, don't turn inside. Instead, cultivate the great art of forgiving as well as being able to say you're sorry.