Re: Expectations...
That's correct Ira.
Marriage is a beautiful experience if we work well at it.
There are many positive points about marriage. I have a lifelong companionship of my husband, a complete relationship, a true friendship. I don't have to look outside my home for guidance and help in making decisions in many aspects of my life. I am never afraid of sharing my true and most personal feelings with my husband as I don't have the fear of being judged by him.
Having children with someone you love is a beautiful experience in itself. Nobody else can share that joy or togetherness.
The responsibility part comes in its maintenance. With time, many couples start to take each other for granted. This is a fact, and one of the reasons so many marriages fail these days.