Mary: The BEST part of being married is having a partner to enjoy life and fun things together. Such as: Movies, Photography, Football & Home Improvement projects.I know I can only control myself. I don't own him nor he me. I don't "clock" him. He values me and our relationship. It was important to me that I be myself at all times. I needed to be free to be me. Marriage isn't easy at any age compromising on small or large things are necessary and required. It's also important not sweating the small stuff.