The Secret to a Happy 24-Year Marriage? It's in the Little Things!
The Secret to a Happy 24-Year Marriage? It's in the Little Things Over the years, people have often asked me the secret to my marriage. My wife and I have been married for 24 years, a journey that began when we were just kids – I was 19, and she was 17. We also started our family early. While the cornerstone of our marriage has undoubtedly been our faith, with Jesus at the center, we also know that faith requires action. It requires effort. There are countless things I could share about building a strong and happy marriage, but something struck me yesterday that I wanted to focus on. I was dropping my wife off at the airport. As I parked, grabbed her luggage, and walked her to security, I was already feeling the pang of missing her. She was traveling for work, leaving me home with our youngest son. We'd be busy, sure, but I always feel a void when she's away. At security, we said our goodbyes, shared a kiss, and she headed through. Now, most people would turn around ...