All these touching testimonials in response to the OP's theme.  But there's this ...
 
A thrice-married comedian once quipped: the next time I feel like getting married, I'm just going to find some woman who hates me and buy her a house!

Mooch4056


I am 42 and finally getting married August 25 ..as you all know....


So what's it like? 

Will my life be complete? Like in the movies?

I don't remember the comedian, but I am reminded of this line!
"They say a man is not complete until he's married! Once he's married - he's finished!"
 
23 years and counting for me... and I wouldn't change a thing!

And if you ever get into a disagreement about anything, there are two strategies:
1) Let her think she is winning
or
2) Let her win

It is about 70% giving and 30% taking no matter which side you are on. Marriage is a process of working out differences and a process of falling in love. (That stuff in the beginning is lust and it fades away.)
Bottom line marriage is great if both parties realize it is NOT about feelings and/or being happy. It is a commitment, a covenant that both should agree will not be broken, no matter what... excepting physical abuse and physical endangerment... most other things can sand should be worked through. I've been married once, for 34 years now. When we got married we had a discussion and agreed that divorce was not going to be an option, a word we would never use or recognize... and it has served a purpose because there are good times and bad times. Hopefully the good will outweigh the bad and love will grow.

...and FWIW, I care.

Again, marriage is giving and keeping your word... when you want to and when you don't want to... it is something you promise to do and then you do no matter how you feel because one thing is certain, feelings change and then they change again. Rely on how you feel and you are doomed, rely on keeping your promise and you'll make it and it will turn out good.

That is what I think... (now, I hope this isn't some silly joke thread since I have not read it yet).

Julien

Mooch has problems?

Janet


Just 2. 

Ba and Pu?

julibee


Marriage mellows and deepens with time.... And you don't even realize it's happening.  It starts with wild, gaudy and loud fireworks that eventually morph and fade into a quieter candlelight.

Nicely put, Jules.
Donna and I will be 15 years this June. There was a time when a split seemed eminent, but we realized it would leave a void that would make the Grand Canyon seem like a tiny scratch. We got past that.
When we lost the house and made our move to Texas, it was a huge leap of faith. It was just us (with a little help from our friends)
On a side note, we arrived in Fort Worth three years ago today.
We have entire conversations without saying a word( drives the kids nuts)
We still hold hands.
The fireworks are easy. The true test is keeping that candle lit.
Best wishes, Paul, and may the candle continue to burn.