Each week here at BMWK we highlight beautiful couples who are committed to one another. These married couples are an example of what can happen when you give something your all and stand by your decision to weather life’s storms together. Read their interviews and you will find wisdom and inspiration as they share how they are making it work and making it last.

In an article by Clutch the author looks at her parents’ relationship and shares what her father would say if asked what is the key to a long marriage. Danielle Belton’s parents have been married for 41 years!

“If someone asked him what the key was to a long marriage he would likely say you should marry someone you not just love, but like.”

While the article looks at the fact that perhaps not everyone is “cut out for going the distance,” it is interesting to look at the reason why some do. For those couples who decide to choose love and each other each and every day, what motivates them to do such? For more on this visit Clutch magazine.

BMWK — What do you think is the key to a long marriage?