There is an old prayer that asks for a spouse of sweet and even temper. I wasn't sure why that would be a request of heaven, yet all these years on I can see that it is the wisest of requests.
They were the sweetest of couples and they made a beautiful family. I'm sure they had their struggles, all spouses do, but they were an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to be in their social circle.
The spouses that are lovers, that are emotional givers, that are solid unto one another are the greatest of blessings to any society and thus a wise society supports them in return.
They were as two mighty pillars, each able to stand alone and loving each other enough to work together come what may, taking the burdens of the other when necessary. As such each spouse was a blessing to the other and they could last an eternity together.