My Marriage, after 25 years.

25 years ago this week my wife and I were married. Today we are renewing our vows and throwing a kick ass party! We have officially been together for more than half our lives. Recently I was asked the secret to a long marriage. I think the better question is “What’s the secret to a happy marriage?”People can be married for decades but be miserable and unwilling to do anything about the situation. There are couples who have a wonderful marriage until the untimely death of a spouse just a few months after the wedding. It’s quality, not quantity, that matters. People assume if you’ve been married a long time you must be doing something right. That’s not always the case.

I’ve read all sorts of quips on marriage: Marriage is hard work. I’ve written that In a marriage you have to always be willing to give more than…