8 reasons happy couples are actually happy

3. Happy couples are part of something bigger than themselves.

The happiest couples believe that they’re creating a legacy that will outlive them and make the world a better place in the process. Raising kids is clearly one big aspect of this, but there’s got to be more. I’m convinced that the happiest couples have built their marriage on a foundation of faith and they see love as something that isn’t just for a lifetime, but is a God-given gift that can extend into eternity. Faith, world-changing dreams and a shared legacy will keep a couple happy and motivated to see the bigger picture even as they go through the daily grind.

#4 might be the biggest difference between bitterness and happiness…