I know, I know – wedded bliss can start to feel a liiiittle bit “blissed out” after a while, am I right? The honeymoon phase eventually gives way to the “hey, did you put a new roll of toilet paper in the bathroom?” phase.
But that’s no reason for the fire in your marriage to burn out completely! With a little intentional fanning of the flames, you can keep that spark smoldering for years to come.
That’s why I’ve put together this red-hot list of marriage quotes from some of the most romantic (and hilarious) voices out there. It’s time to stoke your love life with some seriously sappy inspiration!
Let’s dive into these swoon-worthy words of wisdom that are bound to make you appreciate your one-and-only all over again. Grab your SO, dim the lights, and get ready for all the feels…
“I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – Rita Rudner
Oh Rita, you sassy sage, you! She’s onto something here, folks. Marriage means you’ve hit the intimacy jackpot – you’ve scored a permanent plus-one to poke fun at and share eye rolls with for decades to come.
Those little annoyances are really just beautiful reminders of how well you two know and deeply cherish one another, quirks and all. They’re the spices that add flavor to your relationship gumbo!
“The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.” – Henny Youngman
Leave it to this king of one-liners to sum up the mystery of matrimonial bliss so perfectly. Even the longest-married couples don’t have it ALL figured out!
And thank goodness for that – where’s the fun in solving the puzzle of your partner entirely? Keeping a little sense of mystery is crucial for maintaining that spark. Never stop putting in the effort to court, seduce, and downright swoon one another day after day.
Besides, having questions keeps your convos interesting! Like “Honey, why did you put the peanut butter in the freezer again?” keeps things spicy.
“A great marriage isn’t something that just happens; it’s something that must be nurtured.” – Fawn Weaver
Preach, Fawn! A thriving marriage is a labor of love that requires constant tending from both partners.
Just like a garden, you can’t just plant it and walk away expecting a bountiful harvest season after season. You’ve got to weed out those toxic thoughts and behaviors, add fresh soil through open communication, rain down appreciation, and spread the sunshine of quality time together.
It takes work, but boy is that harvest worth it! Are you putting in the effort to nurture your marriage daily?
“My husband and I have never considered divorce… murder sometimes, but never divorce.” – Joyce Brothers
Okay, okay, so this one’s a bit dark. But don’t you sometimes feel that way when your beloved has really ROYALLY ticked you off?! Like when he “forgets” for the zillionth time that you despise having your head patted?
The beauty of marriage is that it comes with a (sort of) free pass to vent those murderous musings. As long as no actual bodily harm is committed of course! A solid vent sesh is essential for getting out all that rage so you can move on and keep the peace in your love shack.
And if you’re with the right partner, they’ll totally get your dramatic flair and realize you’re speaking in hyperbolic anger rather than literal threats. Though you may want to be a bit more careful with statements like “I’d kill for one of Tiffany’s famous chocolate chip muffins right about now…”
“In the end, there doesn’t have to be anyone who understands you. Because the smartest way to be happy is to keep riding and make luck for yourself.” – Ani Difranco
It’s beautiful and affirming when our partner “gets” us to the core. But that level of connection can’t be expected or demanded in a marriage – otherwise, we’re putting too much pressure on our spouse to be our one and only source of fulfillment.
Ani hits the wisdom nail on the head – true happiness has to come from within. We’re ultimately responsible for our own joy and personal growth. The greatest gift we can give our partner is to “keep riding” in our own separate pursuits while creating room for each other’s dreams.
And guess what? When you’re living authentically and following your own passion, that’s when you become even more fascinating to your one-and-only. Your independence makes you irresistible!
“A husband and wife may disagree on many things but they must somehow pull together.” – H. Norman Wright
Occasional discord is inevitable in any long-term partnership – in fact, it’s healthy! You can’t simply silence all those frustrations and pretend like everything’s perfection 24/7.
The key is being willing to work through those areas of disagreement respectfully and as a united front. Don’t let resentment build over unsaid gripes. Put on your Disagreement Dungarees and hash it out! Meet in the middle. Compromise where you can. Extend grace where you can’t.
It’s about give and take, push and pull. As long as you’re tackling life’s inevitable challenges together rather than letting them pull you apart, you’ll make it through stronger. Just be careful if the disagreement is over what constitutes “pulling together”…then you might have a infinite loop problem.
“Love is a two-way street constantly under construction.” – Carroll Bryant
Could Carroll be any more spot-on with this metaphor for marriage?! Your love has to keep moving, but there are always going to be roadblocks, potholes, and detours along the journey.
The road crew members (you and your spouse) have got to suit up and do the hard work of demolition and maintenance on the regular. Ripping out those bad habits. Filling in those toxic thought-potholes. Rerouting around fundamental personality differences.
It’s a freakin’ hassle, I know. But if you don’t make those constant repairs, your love street is going to become a minefield that no one can safely travel. Put in the work and your marriage will run like a brand-new highway!
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin
This sentiment is just chef’s kiss levels of romantic wisdom! That honeymoon-drunk, can’t-eat-can’t-sleep kinda infatuation we feel in the early stages of love is wildly intoxicating…but also not quite sustainable long-term.
No, in marriage, we get the privilege of falling for our partner again and again in new ways as we travel through different life stages and emotional landscapes together. The blazing passion mellows and matures, allowing us to appreciate our loved one with new eyes over and over.
Whether it’s his silly goofy side emerging as a new dad or her fierce resilience after battling an illness, we’re constantly rediscovering “A-HA!” moments about who our spouse is at their core. The goal is to choose to stay courted and re-enamored by these delicious layers as they’re revealed.
“Love doesn’t make the world go round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” – Elizabeth Browning
Liz, you wise romantic, you! This perpective is like a bolt of clarity amidst the nonsensical myth that love alone should be a magic happiness machine.
The reality is, life is going to keep spinning with all of its ups, downs, twists, and turns whether you’re deliriously in love or not. It’s inescapable! The key is not expecting love to give your world perfect orbit, but allowing it to be the joyful lens through which you experience the ride.
With your beloved’s hand to hold, those rocky bumps are softened and the dips and curves feel more like thrills than terrifying plunges. There’s a constant reminder that you don’t have to white-knuckle-grip the safety bar alone.
THAT’S what makes listening to the “wow’s” and “whoa’s” worthwhile. A shared sense of adventure to quell the fear of freefall. So grab your hubby or wife’s hand and relish in the intimate twists and turns together!
“The couples that are ‘meant to be’ are the ones who go through everything that was meant to tear them apart and came out even stronger than they were before.” – Anonymous
Well aren’t THOSE words to live by! This quote lays out the tough truth: not one marriage is immune to major storms and battering winds. Even soul-deep love will be tested and pulled at in excruciating ways.
That’s why the most enviable, swoon-worthy marriages are the ones that have endured those horrific tests of stamina and come out still standing, hand-in-hand. Maybe they’ve survived an affair, a life-altering loss, a financial gut-punch, or plain ol’ growing apart for a while.
The point is, they BROKE…but they also re-broke the cycle of hurt, anger, and disconnection by digging deeper, healing, and growing back together again–more battle-tested and devoted than ever. Those committed warriors are the true “meant to be” power couples.
“Love doesn’t make the world go round, it is what makes the ride worthwhile.” – Dr. Seuss
Who DOESN’T feel an instant pang of childlike whimsy seeing these words from the legendary Dr. Seuss?! There’s something about his signature playful rhymes that fill us with nostalgia and comfort even as grown-azz adults.
And what wisdom this quirky quote contains! Seuss drives home the idea that love’s purest magic isn’t in creating a fairytale existence where everything is perfect and easy. No, true partnership becomes the laughter-filled, perfectly-imperfect adventure that makes the whole messy journey feel profoundly meaningful.
When the monotony of adulthood’s responsibilities and woes start to weigh you down, your spouse’s smiling face and hand to hold becomes the bright-colored escape hatch back to life’s simple joys. Their presence reminds you to embrace the silly and keep your heart playful, no matter how grown-up you get.
Isn’t THAT the most wonderful way to experience this wacky ride? I’ll bring the green eggs and ham, you bring the charm!
“Love grows more tremendously full, swift, poignant, as the years multiply.” – Zora Neale Hurston
In a world of microwave culture and fast-fix fads, Zora’s perspective on love’s gradual deepening and amplification with time is so refreshing. This reminds us to not overlook the quiet, cumulative power in simply…STAYING.
Sure, the flashes of fiery, “can’t-live-without-you” passion tend to smolder over time. But as the years go by, something far more sustainable and profound is nurtured in its place: a growing sense of emotional intimacy, trust, and truly knowing one another inside and out.
The longer you share hopes, fears, hardships and joys together, the more intertwined your lives become. Love matures into a mighty spreading tree with unshakable roots and a canopy of sacred memories. Appreciate how love’s staying power only makes your connection richer, more poignant year after year.
