I thought I knew my family well before planning our wedding.

Turns out, some relatives are like volatile chemicals; best kept in separate containers on the seating chart.

Marriage is like a recipe for your favorite dish

it starts out with the perfect mix of ingredients, but over time, you realize you've been adding a little more love, a little more patience, and a whole lot of forgiveness to get it just right

Marriage is often described as a school, where you're constantly learning.

And the most important lesson you learn early on is that 'I'm sorry' can sometimes be translated as 'I love you... now please explain what I did wrong again?'

Marriage is like a great restaurant

It starts with a great menu, but after a while, you're just happy to get a seat at the table and not have to do the dishes