When the rough spots come, and they will, how do married couples make it? In marriage, you might try to avoid dealing with conflict or taking responsibility for sin. But without true communication or humility, any marriage bond is ruined, missing out on God’s blessing. As Ephesians 5 describes, God designed marriages more to develop character than to ensure a lifetime of happiness. In this message, you’ll take down the first of five assumptions needed for a fulfilled marriage.