Hi! Sis
Welcome to CC
I don't know much about marriage I just want to share with you the story of my parents...My father was a drunkard...growing up with a drunkard father was hard...There were regular fightings,shouting and flying dishes inside our house...I don't understand much about how painful it was for my mother but i knew it was hard for me to witness a home like we had...I saw my mother countless times sobbing and crying but she still lovingly care for my father...But there was One time she packed her things but after a couple of weeks she decided to come back but things continued until I was in highschool...
My mother sticked with my father like there was no other man on earth..she showed patience,love and understanding that made my father realized and changed his ways...When my father changed my mother became more happier and our home became more peaceful...
They didnt start as a perfect couple...almost more than half of that 44 years was very tough for my mother but she didnt give up...
Looking back now...I really appreciate how my mother showed love and sacrifice just to make sure our family will not break up...she stood by my father no matter what...even during those days that she got all the reasons to walk away for good...but she stayed. They are together for 44 years now...loving each other and caring for each other even more.
I know your story is different from my parents but I believe that you made the same vow that in good times and in bad you both will continue to cherish each other as long as you live...and will not give up...
God bless you and your family ❤ I'll be praying for you sis ❤