Marriage is often portrayed in society as a goal—something to achieve. But the truth is, marriage is far more than a milestone. It’s a journey, an ongoing adventure that requires attention, effort, and compassion every single day. As relationship counselor John Hewett often reminds his clients, “Love isn’t a prize you win; it’s a choice you make, repeatedly.

Forgiveness is one of the most challenging and yet liberating acts a person can undertake. Many of us misunderstand it as forgetting the wrong done to us, but faith teaches us that true forgiveness is not about erasing memory — it’s about freeing our hearts to love again.

In a world full of noise and hurry, genuine listening has become rare — even between people who love each other the most.Yet, listening is one of the simplest and most powerful acts of love we can give.

Gratitude is one of the simplest, yet most powerful, ways to bring joy back into a relationship. It shifts our focus from what’s missing to what’s already good. In a world that often highlights flaws and disappointments, pausing to appreciate your partner can renew warmth, patience, and connection.