How often do you hear someone toss out negative comments about the state of marriage today? For example: Half of marriages end in divorce, The pandemic was brutal for marriages, Divorce has been rising for years, Churchgoers don’t do any better at marriage. Most conventional wisdom about marriage today is depressing—and yet most of it is also not true!
https://shaunti.com/2022/05/10-encouraging-facts-about-marriage-you-need-to-hear-and-share/
"But remember that, at least in part, a man’s impact may be measured in the joy and character of the people closest to him. The way that a man sees his wife, the way he cherishes her, has a lasting effect on her beauty within and without. How does your wife feel about you and your relationship to her? How do you want your children to remember your acts of love for their mother?"......
"How we choose to respond to our spouse’s shortcomings builds and shapes our character. And our ability to extend grace, forgive, and correct our own mistakes with humility helps to strengthen our marriage in turn. In even the healthiest of relationships, extending generous grace is a requirement. Let’s take a look at four ways you can practice grace-giving in your own marriage."
https://www.symbis.com/blog/4-ways-to-practice-generous-grace-in-your-marriage/