happy marriage advice

Over and over, when it comes to marriage the elders point to decisions that completely ignore the evidence and show bad judgment. They believe there are a set of signs so strong and compelling that they tell you to get out of the relationship. However many people ignore the clear warnings and get married -- and, the elders tell us, live through a horrendous period suffering the consequences of that dumb decision.
All couples are bound to experience a fight here and there, but how do you move forward once it's resolved? Make-up sex sounds like a GREAT idea.