Earlier this year, I'd told a mother at school I'd been married fifteen year. She asked, "What's the secret to a long marriage?" I thought for a second, then answered, "Staying married.

Maria Semple
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I think this is a great way to be more positive in life. If this was my answer, it would go like this: "I think that staying married is the most important part of your life. When you are married, you will have someone to love and someone who will love you back. If you are lucky, you might even become good friends with your spouse.

Your spouse will make sure that you are happy and also make sure that things are not too bad around the house. You might even want to do some traveling together or help each other out with different things. When you are happily married, you will feel very lucky and glow with joy and happiness."

Source: Today Will Be Different

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