“You have resolved to stop trying to makeover your spouse. You have come to a place of appreciation for the joy that love brings.”  This quote from an article on the 5 Stages of Marriage is very true.  You may not realize the moment when you get to that 5th stage but when you do, it is very peaceful.  This does not mean that every moment and every day is peaceful.  Every relationship has moments of disagreement.  It is what you do in those moments that makes a difference.  You become comfortable knowing you are in it for the long-haul together and work with your partner’s personality and habits instead of trying to change them.

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