An idealistic view of marriage has been the unspoken cause of many divorces. Here’s why:

Many people expect marriage to answer their loneliness problem, bring them happiness, or heal their brokenness.

When they are married, however, the walls fall down and they see that they’ve chosen to live life with someone who is fallible.

Remember, you didn’t marry a clone of yourself. Those differences that frustrate you are actually a benefit, not a hindrance.

Just as each person on a sports team has a different set of skills, each spouse brings something unique to the home team.

As Tony Dungy put it, “Differences are a positive in a marriage.” I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the Winner’s Minute.