Marriage Quote by Annabelle Gurwitch
““I was beginning to understand why marriage “experts” like to say that if a couple gets through the first year of marriage they stand a good chance of making it. They all seem to agree that year one is the most difficult. (After thirteen years of marriage, I would tend to agree with them, except that they left out years two through twelve.)””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “Marriage and the First Year,” 2015
The first year of marriage is often the toughest because expectations clash and habits form; later years bring different challenges.
In simple terms: Early marriage is hardest; later years have other issues.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that each year brings new hurdles.
Themes
relationships
marriage
expectations
growth
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
observational
advice
When to use this quote
- first year of marriage
- anniversary planning
- couples counseling
- mid‑life marriage
Key Concepts
psychology
relationship dynamics
long‑term commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support a partner after the first year?
- What new challenges appear in later years?
A Different Perspective
Later years also need attention, not just the first.
![“I have heard from people that the first year of marriage is the toughest. Brie [Bella] and I have definitely had our share of life difficulties with me having neck surgery and that sort of thing, but things are going really well and it is getting better after year one and that is phenomenal.” quote by Daniel Bryan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f2e/daniel-bryan-3436_brie_i-have-heard-from-people-that-the-first_1656346.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
