Yep, marriage is hard work for both. Communication, compromise, and a sense of humor are really important, imo. I think it’s also important to understand what marriage is all about prior to the wedding. Even the best marriages have tough times.
Absolutely. It is a parent’s responsibility to vest their children with the skills to make marriage work. Those same skills serve to make all aspects of life work. Why we think it is so hard or mysterious escapes me.