I've enjoyed 10 blissful years of marriage. Unfortunately, I've been married 23.5 years
Seriously, though, we've survived nicely and still have a deep affection for, and a strong attraction to each other
Survival secret #1: Don't sweat the small shit.
Survival secret #2: It's ALL small shit.
Survival secret #3: Family first, always! Everyone else can wait.
My parents stayed together over 60 years. Next year would have been 70, if dad were still alive.
Mrs. G's parents have 9 marriages between them. Go figure. It obviously ain't hereditary.