Our marriage rolled by the 15-year mark last week , eliciting some interest from friends slightly newer to the marital arts . " What is it like having been married for so long ? , " came the excited query . Which seemed a bit like asking a fish the flavor of the water in which he 's swimming-- my marriage is an enjoyment , a constant part of my perception for so long that it 's hardly noticeable on most days . And while it is not easy , and we have weathered some real hardship , our relationship is always a blessing .

Question: What may happen if it 's one year instead of 15 years ?
Answer: There may be less curiosity about my marriage .Our friends may ask us the secret of staying married forever .None of the above choices .My wife may tell you many things about a sustained marriage .