He asked, she said “yes.” She asked, he said “yes.” Regardless of who asked the big question, once agreed, the preparation began and everyone were excited for the “big day.” This big day was the launch of something great. The question is, how do you keep the big launch great?

I believe it is God’s will for marriages to succeed. I believed this journey begun by observing my parents who have been married for over 46 years. I have been married to my beautiful wife now for over 14 years and I can still say after 14 years, we have found ways to keep our big launch GREAT!

As a pastor, I love performing weddings. It brings me much joy when I say, “I now pronounce you, husband and wife.” Such a joyous moment. The husband and wife seem to be so in love and happy. Support from friends and family members are amazing. This is the big launch.

Truth be told, it does not take long after the big launch for marital distress comes into the home. Success come into the marriage when couples le...