Marriage is so much more than a wedding and honeymoon. It's a commitment between two people to love, serve and honor each other until death separates them. The reality of marriage is often a lot harder than people expect, especially in the earlier years. Conflicts have to be dealt with and two individuals with different family backgrounds and ideas, seek to form a new family unit. An important part of marriage is friendship with each other. Marriage partners play many roles and often friendship falls by the wayside. Take time this week to have a coffee with your spouse and just enjoy their company. Agree that you will talk about fun times and what you like about each other and steer clear of dangerous topics such as finance and housework. There are many ways to express love to a spouse and this is also an important part of marriage. Couples who appreciate each other and show it through little acts of kindness and unexpected gifts, generally have a strong bond.