Comments on: 12 Diamond Rules of Marriage

By: Elizabeth F

Elizabeth F — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:58:39 +0000

Marriage is complicated and, even with the best intentions, sometimes it ends in divorce. Why? Because it takes two to tango and if both partners are not on the same page about protecting that sacred bond they agreed to then, all bets are off.
People do outgrow each other and move on and sometimes, they might find their way back to each other, later in life, and become the best of friends. The twelve pillars you shared could be applied to all types of meaningful relationships, friendships, and even to life as well.
Real life is messy not linear and while we can benefit from learning from our various books of faith, spiritual leaders, wisdom words and our own counsel, we can’t legislate how others choose to act or think.
The freedom to choose is the most liberating choice we have as humans. We might not agree with each others choices, but there we are.
I enjoyed your post as it brought back memories of my Catholic upbringing and a lot more.

By: Barbara R

Barbara R — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:20:55 +0000

Such great advice for those who want to get married or are. Need to think of these things beforehand, and many do not. Love the Corinthians verse. Very powerful. I’ve heard part of this before, just did not know where it came from.

By: Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:12:37 +0000

This is such great advice and all so helpful for married couples to remember. It is so important to be patient and appreciate each others differences especially

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:33:46 +0000

These are phenomenal pillars to live by to shape a marriage! I think dating often is so very important, and critical to keeping that spark alive.

By: Renata

Renata — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:15:12 +0000

So nice of you to dedicate this blog post to your friend. We celebrated our 40th anniversary earlier this month, and for me communication is one of the most important things, and spending quality time together

By: Amber Myers

Amber Myers — Wed, 20 May 2026 01:43:34 +0000

I like these tips. Mind you, I am getting divorced, but it’s due to infidelity on his part. So obviously when trust is broken, the marriage is as well. But it can work out for some!

By: Ebony

Ebony — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:02:21 +0000

What a lovely and insightful piece. The small habits and principles we practice consistently really do shape the strength of a relationship over time. This truly resonated with me.

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:04:33 +0000

Dates and communication are both huge. Never stop being IN love, and never stop talking about feelings, life, and everything else, for that matter.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:47:20 +0000

I really appreciate your point about appreciating each other’s differences. It’s important to blend together rather than trying to make the other person be the way you want them to be.

By: Carol Cassara

Carol Cassara — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:20:52 +0000

I love this post! You have a comprehensive view of all the necessary ingredients for a healthy and functional relationship. Wise words, encouraging words and really something we should all remin ourselves of, even if we have been married a very long time.