Congratulations on your marriage; I wish the best of luck for the both of you. I pray that the two of you will persevere through the hardships of life together, that you will grow together and never lose sight of how important it is to grow as two parts of one person.
It's easy to overlook how marriage and the joining of two people is supposed to be a shared lifestyle, especially in a society where everyone is worried about them and what is theirs. Don't get caught up with the materialism of the world being pushed on to you.
Realize that while you are supposed to grow in togetherness, you are both individuals coming from different walks of life. They may be similar in some aspects, but by the same token, they are different in others. You will have disagreements and arguments, which as any healthy couple I'm sure you've already had a few, and that's good.
Marriage is a constant learning process that is never quite finished. Arguments are inevitable, but yelling is always an option. You have to learn to listen sincerely and act compassionately. You have to learn to think before you speak, and to speak in ways that convey empathy and understanding. You are a team now, and with that comes teamwork. Remember that we are given two ears and only one mouth for a reason.
Amber
