Marriage is...

Marriage is like an ocean.  It looks like one thing from the shore, but like something else entirely when you jump in.  At times the water gently laps your feet, and stepping in, you realize the undertow is strong.  The force will pull you out to sea.  Some waves slap your face and leave you wiping the salt out of your eyes, out of your ears, feeling the burn in your throat. 

And some waves lift you up and carry you to shore.