Marriage is not about sex or money meant for enjoyment. My parents have proven that to me. Marriage is about giving—to the family, to shared values, to love—and about standing together through every difficulty, no matter what comes.
My parents raised us with utmost care, and we, their four children, have always tried our best to stay united in a bond of love. They went through extreme poverty, yet they never let it define how they raised us. Instead of focusing on their struggles, they gave everything they had to ensure we were brought up well.
Even when my father struggled with drinking and wasted money, my mother stood by him patiently, believing that he would change. She endured, not out of weakness, but out of strength and commitment to her family.
These days, I see people who treat marriage very differently. Recently, I came across someone who has a nine-year-old son, yet he said he would divorce his wife if he found a wealthy bride. What is the value of money in such thinking? No matter how much wealth one has, it can disappear quickly, leaving behind an empty life that constantly chases more.
My mother worried deeply about our future, especially for us three daughters—how our marriages would be arranged. Instead of depending on others, she ensured we received good education and stable jobs so we could stand on our own.
What you truly believe in life will protect you. In our culture, many wives place great importance on their husbands. They fast and pray, seeing their husbands as central to their lives. But today, marriage is often reduced to a transaction—focused only on money or physical needs—with little regard for respect or commitment. Those who treat relationships so lightly may one day realize what they have lost.
For me, a husband is a protector—someone who safeguards both me and our family. In return, I support him in every way I can. Our children are a blessing and a source of strength in our lives. My son has done so much for me, more than I could have asked for, and my husband understands my value and loves me deeply.
Today is a special day for me as I celebrate my parents’ 47 years of married life. I pray they continue to stay together in happiness for many more years to come.
— Jessy Jacob
