But it is human nature to fail. We make wrong choices because of the frailties of the human spirit. Failures are often the result of fatigue or stress. While God gave everyone the same freedom, some seem to need more boundaries than others do. In any case, no one can live successfully without boundaries.
Permanence is difficult because of human vulnerabilities.
It involves the spiritual, physical, and emotional aspects of life. All marriages are affected by the influences of the surrounding culture that devalues permanence and overvalues pleasure and individualism. It is unusual to be married and not experience conflict. In fact, some conflict can be positive in that it can contribute to growth in the relationship. Conflict can be clarifying.