“For this reason a man shall…be joined to his wife.”  Matthew 19:5 Marriage is hard at best; disagreements and difficult adjustments abound.  While no one must live in an abusive and dangerous relationship, accepting the difficulties of poverty, hardship, and disappointment can lead to happiness. A marriage vow is a binding obligation to love, honor, and cherish one another for as long as we shall live because Jesus has asked us to do so. Love is more than a feeling; it’s a commitment.