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Good Marriage Quotes

On what makes a marriage work, jokes included.

These quotes mix humor with real advice about a good marriage — from a classic joke pairing a sightless spouse with one who can't hear, to the more grounded idea that the relationship matters more than who's right. See change quotes.

The secret of a good marriage is forgiving your partner for marrying you in the first place.

Quotes by Sacha Guitry

It's a good marriage because each of us is what we are, allows the other one to be themselves, and appreciates each other for the right reason. You know, it's rare that you'll find two people who don't try to...

Quotes by Peter Marino

A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.

Quotes by Pearl S. Buck

The mark of a good marriage is partnership and continuing to feel inspired by your spouse. I had that with Tao. But the end is not necessarily the tragedy. Staying in a relationship that is no longer working is the...

Quotes by Olivia Wilde

Blind Quotes

A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband.

Quotes by Michel de Montaigne

I am not married yet, but I think ultimately in a good marriage it is the relationship which is the most important thing. It is not a matter of who is right and who is wrong; it is a one...

Quotes by Lawrence Bender

I do think the secret to a good marriage is separate bathrooms.

Quotes by Heather Dubrow

Always remember that the most important thing in a good marriage is not happiness, but stability.

Quotes by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A good marriage is different to a happy marriage.

Quotes by Debra Winger

Change Quotes

I used to have a theory actually that, if you've had a good childhood, a good marriage and a little bit of money in the bank, you're going to make a lousy comedian.

Quotes by David Steinberg

I don't think it's more difficult for actors to have a good marriage than anyone. I think, in the end, a really important component of any relationship is honesty, and it also comes down to luck.

Quotes by Cate Blanchett

Have you ever heard of a good marriage growing in front of the cameras?

Quotes by Brigitte Bardot

The most important thing for a good marriage is to learn how to argue peaceably.

Quotes by Anita Ekberg

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Good Marriage quotes about?
This collection mixes humor and genuine advice about what makes a marriage work — from classic jokes to more sincere thoughts on forgiveness and partnership.
Why do people search for quotes about a good marriage?
People look for these quotes for weddings, anniversaries, or just to laugh at the honest, sometimes cynical, realities of long-term partnership.
What's the joke about blind and deaf spouses?
One quote jokes that a good marriage pairs a spouse who can't see with one who can't hear, a lighthearted jab at the value of overlooking each other's flaws.
Is there a more serious take on marriage here?
Yes — one quote argues that in a good marriage, the relationship itself matters more than who's right or wrong, a more grounded view than the collection's jokes. See change quotes.
Do any of these quotes mention practical compromises?
One does, half-jokingly crediting separate bathrooms as a genuine secret to a good marriage, right alongside the more emotional advice.

One recurring theme: forgiveness. Whether it's excusing your partner for proposing to you at all, or keeping separate bathrooms, small compromises add up. Related: component quotes.