Marriages may be made in heaven, but they are maintained here on Earth. A blissful union could turn into a nightmare if due care and respect are not given to the relationship. Often, couples rush into marriages and regret their decision later when the first signs of discord appeared. While it is not difficult to maintain a marriage, marriages require time and effort. They are meant to be lifelong commitments that ask for certain compromises to be made from both parties involved. Your marriage can hit rock bottom if this understanding is not there. You and your partner need to have a mutual agreement on what you want from your relationship and then act towards making sure that you are contributing equally towards this purpose.