I think You pretty much summed it up! You have to work together and listen to one another, Also its really important to be on the same page as far as your finances and goals that you might have,
I've been with my wife for over 11 years and married almost 6, Yes there's Ups and down's but if you respect one another you'll have a long happy marriage!
Good to see people like YFZdad and others on here really understand what it takes to make it work!!