The thing that holds a marriage together is a deep abiding friendship with one another. Friendship in Christ allows you to share His life together in the context of marriage. It begins with dating. Friendship is always based on common interest, so choose someone to date who desires a relationship with Christ. A relationship based on that common interest is foundational to a successful partnership. If we are to have a marriage that endures through thick and thin, we need to begin the relationship with a common love of Christ Jesus.