Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
I'm starting to wonder if I am the only one who is happily married, for a long time. This is not to make judgements, just an observation. It just seems like there is so much unhappiness around...
But it wasn't always so for you, Crankin. I remember you talking about your first marriage, which was less than rosy. I think many people have periods of very good in their relationships, and periods of not-so-good or even very bad. I was married for a long time, and most of it was very good. I'm now in a very positive relationship, but no longer married.

Like me, you probably learned alot in your first marriage, and are able to apply those lessons in your current marriage. Marriage takes work and communication. And I truly do believe that people can "grow apart" if the relationship is not nurtured.

If one is not happy in a relationship, there are options. One can stay for staying's sake, work hard with the other person to make changes for the better, or leave the relationship. The staying-for-staying's sake option is the worst one, although I think alot of people do it anyways.