Ol' Ball and Chain

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    My biggest fear in marriage is not that it would fail, but that it would become stagnant and mundane. I fear my wife being a burden, or me being one to her. Predictable. Restrictive. A barrier to my own personal goals, as well as ours.

    Marriage does not have to suck.

    Anyone can get divorced and just give up. That’s the easy way out. But from all the weddings I do where they ask that elderly couple, “what is the key to a long, successful marriage” it’s always a combination of the Three C’s:

    Communication
    Compassion
    Compromise

    Don’t settle for being the ‘ol Ball ‘n Chain. Don't let your wedding be the highlight of your marriage.

    The rest of their wedding is here.

    Yana931, Rambling Man(Neil Kavanagh), 4-8-4, Don Gissel, and 64 other people added this photo to their favorites.

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    1. Rob Macklin 14 months ago | reply

      guess that's 2 things :)

    2. Helga* 14 months ago | reply

      brilliant idea ...... awesome work John :)

    3. MarcoH. 14 months ago | reply

      Very nice!

    4. Jimmy - perfectcapturephoto.com 14 months ago | reply

      Great shot and words!

    5. Leonie[s]ᴬᴿᵀ 14 months ago | reply

      romantiv *-* beautiful!

    6. Kris Kros 14 months ago | reply

      LOL

    7. Extra Medium 14 months ago | reply

      - You're absolutely right Mike. And I wish most of those couples would say such when asked in front of everyone else. Some people make it that long on luck alone. I'd rather rely on Christ than luck.

    8. RiONhimself 14 months ago | reply

      Brilliant.

    9. jena ardell 14 months ago | reply

      This is amazing!! Lovely caption too.

    10. espressoDOM 14 months ago | reply

      well done

    11. TJ Scott 13 months ago | reply

      I know people use LOL a lot these days - but seriously I was Laughing Out Loud when I saw this - had to carry the computer over to show my Wife... Genius Idea... and of course so well shot... Kudos.

    12. Lucie M. Photography & other way holiday Maldives 13 months ago | reply

      ...cool...

    13. Jon Matthies 13 months ago | reply

      Really funny shot.

      And 3 cheers for the Three C’s! :)
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    14. ImagesbyEduardo.com 13 months ago | reply

      Nice find and juxtaposition.

    15. Ray Chiarello 13 months ago | reply

      Hilarious. My wife and I will be celebrating our 28th anniversary tomorrow. My own theory on the secret to a long and happy marriage involves two rules: (1) Don't sweat the small stuff, and (2) it's all small stuff.

      By the way, great photostream.

    16. Erri-up 12 months ago | reply

      lol

    17. SaylaMarz 12 months ago | reply

      Great concept. I love the giant ball and chain...and how very deeply it is at odds with this beautiful, willing kiss.

    18. carlosthedesigner 9 months ago | reply

      Brilliant :D

    19. seattlerayhutch45 3 months ago | reply

      Superb scene and sentiment!

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