How To Make a Successful Marriage: Tap in for my discussion with Carol Kirkendoll about her recipe for a successful marriage and how she turned turmoil into triumph. Her mission is "Motivating and Encouraging others to see value within. Tap in for our conversation. Marriage Recipe: Marriages take work, commitment, and love, but they also need respect to be truly happy and successful. A marriage based on love and respect doesn't just happen. Both spouses have to do their part