Sorry Ralphie, I’ll add another soap opera:
This is from research – The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage are revealed from over 15,000 years of collective wisdom. Not mine.
1. It takes two to Tango. Couples are we instead of me and I.
2. There are no sacred cows. We talk about everything. No secrets.
3. The golden rule. Always treat your spous with respect, no matter what.
4. a) Preoccupation to try to look nice for your spouse.
b) Preoccupation with your spouses health. I care about you.
5. Filing joint return. Our money, not my or your money.
6. The loving touch. Couples touch each other on a regular basis.
7. The unboaring. Doing and finding things that make life interesting.
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I think creating common ruchniusdike goals are very important. Sort of number one here.