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An idealistic view of marriage has been the 
unspoken cause of many divorces. Here’s why:

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Many people expect marriage to answer their 
loneliness problem, bring them happiness, 
or heal their brokenness.

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When they are married, however, the walls 
fall down and they see that they’ve chosen 
to live life with someone who is fallible.

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Remember, you didn’t marry a clone of yourself. 
Those differences that frustrate you are 
actually a benefit, not a hindrance.

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Just as each person on a sports team has 
a different set of skills, each spouse brings 
something unique to the home team.

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As Tony Dungy put it, “Differences are a 
positive in a marriage.” I’m Mac Hammond, 
and this is the Winner’s Minute.