ever after.” If we foolishly believe these lies, we are more willing to end a marriage when we “fall out of love” and are unhappy. In the meantime, our children watch all of this unfold, and they learn that marriage isn’t about commitment, loyalty, hard work, and sacrifice, but rather it’s about selfish desires—to be in love and be happy—no matter the cost to anyone else. So, if the main purpose of marriage isn’t to be in love and feel happy, what is?