Thriving marriages are like long, slow freight trains.

You observe, enjoy and take the long view when watching a long train unlike short, bullet trains that quickly go from origin to destination. 

Similarly spouses require patience and appreciation and not microwave fast, forced results. 

Worthwhile relationships are like a marathon not a sprint. Hard work, unity, consistency and character matter more than speed, talent and ego. 

It's not what's important now? But what matters most forever?