Ray Magliozzi Quotes

In marriage, compromise nurtures the relationship.

I have heard, 'Never go to bed angry,' and that makes sense. Unless you're always checking yourself, a grudge or something small can break apart a relationship, and you start to forget what is so amazing about your partner.

The great secret of a successful marriage is to treat all disasters as incidents and none of the incidents as disasters.

People ask what the secret of a happy marriage is. If there is one, it's 'don't talk about it.'

Husbands, be patient with your wives; and wives, be patient with your husbands. Don't expect perfection. Find agreeable ways to work out the differences that arise.

Ultimately, I believe the only secret to a happy marriage is choosing the right person. Life is a series of choices, right?

The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they're right if you love to be with them all the time.

The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.

I think one reason for a successful marriage is laughter. I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage.

People say, 'What's the secret to a marriage?' There's no secret - I think you get lucky.

There's only one way to have a happy marriage and as soon as I learn what it is I'll get married again.

A good marriage is different to a happy marriage.

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

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.

My wife has taught me about unconditional love. When there's a conflict, there's never a thought that we won't work it out.

One of the secrets of having a long-term relationship is realizing that even if you think the other person's great, at some point, they're going to mess up and annoy you.

There's no secret it's hard work. Even though Brian's the love of my life, and he's absolutely adorable, it's not easy, and we have to work at it. But because we love each other and keep working at it, it pays off.

I think compassion is important but love fizzles out eventually. But if there is compassion in a relationship, things can always be worked out.

Life with another person is always difficult.

No, you're not allowed to be bossy when you're married. You have to learn compromise, and compassion and patience.

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

I don't know what it takes to make marriage work, but I'm going to keep trying until I get it right. I haven't given up on love or marriage.

Every relationship is work.

The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.

A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.