I've learned that marriage is a very clever tool that God uses to make us into the people he wants us to be.  And even though there have been many moments that I have asked God "are you serious?" i know that i have changed for the better over the past 3 years.  I LOVE the Love Dare because it has challenged me to look inside myself, make some changes and to love my husband the way God loves me... even though there are many days i'd like to strangle him lol  God's love is the strongest of all and if I can learn to love with the same type of conviction, determination and faith then i know we will make it to our 60th wedding anniversary more in love than ever.  But, man is it hard lol.  I know what i want my marriage to look like though and i find the hardest part of it is not giving up during those hard times, when it seems hoepless.  I truly believe its "The Love Dare: Day by Day " is going to teach me the true essence of love and then the Love Dares themselves (40 days) that will help me to maintain during those times when it feels hopeless.  Love is contagious just like laughing so i will try my hardest to love and hope that i will be an example to those around me, especially my husband ;)