This week marks a remarkable milestone—100 years since the Ford Motor Company helped shape one of the most defining features of modern life: the weekend. What feels routine today—working Monday through Friday and enjoying two days off—was once a radical and even controversial idea. In the early 20th century, long workweeks were the norm, with many laborers working six days a week, often under grueling conditions. When Henry Ford made the decision in 1926 to officially adopt a five-day, 40-hour workweek for his factory workers, he didn’t just change his company—he helped change the rhythm of everyday life across America and eventually the world.

There are certain images in life that never really fade. They don’t need photographs or videos to preserve them—they live on in the quiet corners of your memory, steady and familiar. For me, one of those images is the dining room table from my childhood. It wasn’t fancy. It didn’t need to be. What mattered was what happened around it.

A successful marriage isn’t built on grand gestures alone—it’s built on daily choices, intentional habits, and a shared commitment to grow together over time. In a world filled with distractions, stress, and competing priorities, strong marriages don’t happen by accident. They are cultivated with purpose. At West Egg Living, we believe that a thriving relationship is less about perfection and more about consistency—showing up, communicating honestly, and choosing love in both the easy and the difficult moments. The following eight principles serve as a roadmap for building a resilient, fulfilling, and deeply connected marriage.