stages of a relationship. Feelings of confusion, disenchantment, and anger grow, creating fear that perhaps we have married the wrong person, that we will never be close, or that we’ll never be happy. But, over time, as we navigate a few of the rough spots, we begin to realize that we can come out on the other side still caring for one another. Momentary strife does not define us as a couple. We are defined by our commitment, our steadfast love, and our God-given ability to see the value in the other