Time takes time. There is no shortcut.

Building a successful marriage relationship takes time. It is only with time that you learn the ebb and flow of your marriage. It takes time to know what makes each other tick, what you each like and dislike, how to make each other smile, how to pull the other from a lousy mood, how to bring up difficult topics.

There is no shortcut to developing the deep connection and knowledge of each other. Time takes time. It’s a wonderful journey of learning and growing. Lots of conversations. Lots of vulnerability. Shared experiences. Asking lots of questions. Making mistakes and learning from them. Laughing together. Crying together. Creating your own little rituals and traditions together.

All these build and strengthen the bond. And that can only happen over time.