We have had an adventure together, of course not always smooth, of course worked on by both of us, but the journey has been more than worth it. Without her, life would be miserable, I know she feels the same. Love for your spouse is very rich, very deep, and truly wonderful.
I read this thread, and it makes me really sad that a lot of others have had totally opposite experiences.
I’ll bet my eye teeth your family subscribes to the paternalistic family model, at least in practice if not in name.
Oh yes our journey has had ups and downs too and so many great adventures. I am also sad for those that have not experienced that.