^{by Rob Kerby, Senior Editor}

“As the bride stands at the back of the church on her father’s arm, looking at her beaming groom waiting for her, neither one of them assumes that their marriage will be anything but blissful,” writes Jim Keller, author of Upside Down Marriage. However, more than half of the couple walking down the aisle end up in divorce court. Making your marriage succeed will require hard work. Here are 12 completely off-the-wall tips on how to enjoy a successful married life. Feel free to disagree with Keller!