Never really finished

There are some things in life that, if you do them right, you're never really finished with.  Even after our children grow into responsible adults and our relationship with them is transformed, we'll always be their parents, sharing our wisdom and experience with them as appropriate.  I'm convinced that a good marriage always needs tending and nurturing, that there's no point at which a spouse can just put it on autopilot and expect the love to just flow on its own.  And I'm certain that a person who spends time in therapy with the right attitude learns approaches, insights, and ways of considering their lives that they end up applying to new situations throughout the rest of their lives.