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It doesn’t take long after vows are exchanged to realize that achieving happily ever after is harder than our favorite fairy tales made it look.

Marriage involves a lifetime of change, compromise and true grit to make it work, so Peggy Nolan at Lifehack has ten quotes beyond candy-and-flower kitsch that lead to something far more rewarding.

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! Be grateful. Begin each day with gratitude. The more gratitude your heart holds, the less negativity and criticism it will harbor. You’ll be less likely to be snarky when you get home from work or crabby when your honey unintentionally hurts your feelings.

Comparison truly is the thief of joy and when couples begin to compare their marriage or love story with that of others or those portrayed by Hollywood, that may leave one half of the couple feeling like their missing out. Remember, the grass is always greener when you water your own. Nurture, grow, and celebrate your own love story.

Full story at Lifehack.

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