Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
Remember, a good marriage is like a campfire. Both grow cold if left unattended.
Hope is not a resting place but a starting point - a cactus, not a cushion
Fight fairly. Give generously. Laugh loudly. Love deeply.
Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel.