Falling in love is the fun part, the liberating and thrilling part. There is also the wedding day: the apex of your romance. Two people star in their own drama, a gorgeous fuss is made about them, sacred vows are exchanged, and they ride off into the sunset together — years of blissful union stretching out before them (of course).
But a happy and healthy marriage begins after the music stops and the formalwear is stowed away. And, while marriage can be a blast, even the most successful couples ebb and flow in terms of attraction, compatibility, and connection. This partnership is about two people who boldly choose each other, who strive to meet each other's needs for companionship and intimacy, all the while progressing through their own journey of life. A healthy marriage encourages the evolution of self. Ahead are 22 indications that your marriage is exactly that.