Ask The Wedding Expert: A Recipe for a Happy Marriage

I was asked this week by a client, “What is the secret that has made your marriage last forever?” As I thought about the question, I pulled out my wedding scrapbook, and showed my client this recipe card and stated this is what truly has made my marriage a success. I had provided a photocopy of the recipe card to this bride and I thought I would share this recipe on my blog of what has made my marriage a success over the years. I believe many people have read this "A Recipe for a Happy Marriage" before, but I thought it is a good secret that is worth sharing again for newly married couples.
A Recipe for a Happy Marriage

•1 cup consideration

•1 cup courtesy

•2 cupfuls flattery carefully concealed

•1 gallon faith and trust in each other

•2 cupfuls praise

•1 small pinch of in-laws

•1 reasonable budget, a generous dash of cooperation

•3 teaspoon pure extract of "I'm sorry"

•1 cup contentment

•1 cup each confidence and encouragement

•1 large or several small hobbies

•1 cup blindness to the others faults

Flavor with frequent portions of recreation and a dash of happy memories. Stir well and remove any specks of jealousy, temper or criticism. Sweeten well with generous portions of love and keep warm with a steady flame of devotion. Never serve with cold shoulder.