Rory Stewart Quotes

In marriage, compromise nurtures the relationship.

It takes a lot of work to put together a marriage, to put together a family and a home.

Have a great, great marriage. Have a great time together. You know something? You'll disagree sometimes, and you'll find out how stupid it is, and then you'll be OK. You will.

We don’t want to abolish marriage, but we want marriage to be founded on what it was made for, mutual love and respect, and when there is none left or when it vanishes, so shall the marriage vanish. In short, love and respect shall be the only bonds that keep man and wife together, and when they are broken so shall the marriage end.

Rod and I are naturally in love, and that is what binds us together. But to keep the spark alive in your relationship, you really have to work at it.

I think it's important to remember that you go into something like marriage knowing that you don't know very much about it at all. But I do look at the marriage of my mother and stepdad, and what makes it work for them is that it's a team effort.

A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.

My mom, Emilie, always taught me to think hard about marriage.

My parents love each other. They work through their problems.

Love is about mutual respect, apart from attraction.

A successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day.

I am not married yet, but I think ultimately in a good marriage it is the relationship which is the most important thing. It is not a matter of who is right and who is wrong; it is a one plus one equals more than two.

Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship.

Good marriages are made in heaven. Or some such place.

Marriage is an extremely difficult relationship.

I have a strong marriage, and my wife and I love each other.

Compassion, not passion, keeps a marriage together.

A good marriage is different to a happy marriage.

The two most important words in marriage for me are 'yes, dear.'

Marriage is a work in progress, but it's beautiful.

My marriage is very important to me.

It's mutual respect and love that are important, not a wedding.

Marriage is a journey. It's hills and valleys.

Marriage is more complex than we think.

A successful marriage requires commitment to teamwork.