Rule of Marriage #4

This is a long roundabout way to get to Rule of Marriage #4 (which in our lives is #1):

My wife and I went to lunch the other day at Pirate's Pizza.

We like pizza--especially pizza made by a pirate.

Well, the waitress came and took our drink orders. When I asked for a Pepsi, my wife jokingly said that I couldn't have any. The waitress quickly responded that I needed to listen to my "wife or girlfriend."

My wife politely told her that we were married. She asked how long we have been married and we told her for just over a year. The waitress then said, "Oh, that's why you're so happy."

Why do we get that answer all the time for marital happiness? So, happiness only exists in the first year to year and a half of marriage?

She then told us that she was married for six years, but she ended up getting a divorce. "We're still really good friends," she remarked, "but things just didn't work out." She then expounded upon her life lesson: "Don't let the flame die out."

What flame? I didn't start a bonfire or light a match when I got married. Is there a flame I need to be monitoring?

I love the advice I get from divorcees--they have all the answers for a successful marriage.

Marriage is a commitment from God, in front of God, and for God. So, Rule of Marriage #4 is simply this--never think about, mention, or use the "D" word. It is not an option.

Trust in God and love each other. Simple.

Or just buy more butane or kerosene to keep the "flame" burning.