The Gritty, Raw Dance of Marriage


Marriage is hard. Pretty pictures and bite-sized highlights might give you a false impression that it only takes sparks and looks: but the gritty reality is work, tears, and sacrifice. It’s a dance, everyday, to compromise and serve. In the depth of this tough humility, there can be great beauty. Real joy requires a fight from our very best.
— J.S.


Photo by The Ganeys

Published by JS Park

J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain, sixth degree black belt, suicide survivor, ex-atheist, recovered porn addict, Korean-American, and loves Jesus. J.S. has a B.A. in Psychology from USF and a Master's from SEBTS. He is currently a chaplain at both a hospital and a nonprofit homeless charity. He lives with his wife and dog in sunny Florida.

2 thoughts on “The Gritty, Raw Dance of Marriage”

  2. After nearly 40 years married (to the same woman!) we keep to our promise – it is for life. Struggle through it, but together. Everything is to thicken the glue, not flake it away with indifference or selfishness.
    By the way, I like the photo – so serene.
    Peace

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