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1. Share some of the history of your marriage- where you met, how you become
engaged and so on? 

  “Our story started after our College graduation. We both took up BS

Computer Science in the same school. We never imagined to be together but God
lighted a way for us. It was not really smooth but we can say that 
we were happy during those days of dating, getting to know each other and then,
when we were in our 7th-year of our relationship, we've decided to get married. “

2. Look back on some expectations you had before your marriage. How they have
changed now? And how did you manage your expectations? 

“All the positive expectations came to our mind. But of course, there are
many things that we should consider before all that happens. Not everything you
want will be changed in just a snap. No, it will take time. The important is, we are
happy and continue working with all the expectations to each other.”

3. Talk about some responsibilities and changes you might not have been ready for
and how you coped them? 

“Before marriage, I already knew my responsibilities. One of the basics are,

monitoring finances, how to handle each other’s issues and house chores. At some
point, when we are still in a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship, I used to be his
consultant, protector, believer, friend, and enemy. So when we get married, all of
those things are just common and easy to handle for me.”

4. Share some of your difficult times. How did these times affect your relationship with
God and with each other? 

“God is always the center of our family. So whenever we had problems, we

talk about it and never argue that lasts for days. As a family, we concerned about the
members including our in-laws. There are problems we're facing like sickness but
we know that God is always with us.”

5. What are some things that you do to keep your relationships going? 

“ Share responsibilities, show how you love each other, respect one another
and understand each other's weaknesses. Our top priority is each other”. 

6. What special role has your faith in God played in your marriage? 
 “We always pray not only in times we have a problem. We may not go to church
every week but we know how important is He to us. We keep our relationship stronger
every day because of the faith we have in Him.”

7.  What is your happiest moment together as a family? 

“Every day is considered as the happiest day in our life as a family. We value each
other’s time, effort, personality. Facing problems together, understanding one another,
loving unconditionally and believing in God are the factors why we are happy”. 

#Love is more powerful than reasons

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My realizations after the interview is that I knew how marriage was not easy as how it was
depicted in the movies. It is not just about romantic relationships and happy times. Above
all, marriage is like the partnership we gave to a one person promising that whatever
challenges they may be faced, the strong love and commitment to each other shall always
prevail. I also notice how they value their faith in their marriage. In every step of their
journey as a couple, they always put God in the middle of it so that, for every decision they
make it will always for the betterment of their relationship. I think the secret behind their
relationship was constantly applying the word of God by showing to other like Jesus has
shown love to his people.