2) After 23 years of marriage

The next night, when she walked into the room glowing with confidence, Jack realized how much he had missed her smile—and how much he had contributed to dimming it.

From that moment on, Jack changed. He began praising her, supporting her, and making space for love again. Mary, in turn, flourished. Together, they rebuilt their marriage not with grand gestures but with consistent kindness and effort.

In the end, they learned love doesn’t need a reason—it just needs to be nurtured, every day.