My husband and I married because we love each other and believe in long-term commitment and the sanctity of marriage. I grew up around many long-term marriages that modeled the trust, honor, love, and respect of good marriages. My parents have been married 62 years. Being around marriages over 50-60 years is my "normal" and they were amazing couples and families. My husband and I have been together 28 years. We aren't perfect; no such thing. But we do love, honor, and respect each other in deeply committed way, so we have learned to work through our problems, persevere through some very difficult life events, and support and respect each other through it all.