I am a firm believer in marriage [between a man and a woman :) even though I have nothing against gays or lesbians! peace.], and feel that marriage is - and should always be - top priority, kids coming in as a close second. Case in point: when our kids grow up and move out of the house, who are we left with? Each other. If, at that point, we have the option of a decaying relationship or one that's still growing & evolving into something beautiful, I'd definitely prefer the latter. A strong, healthy, happy marriage = a strong, healthy, happy family. If our marriage suffers, our family suffers. In my mind, it only makes sense to continue to feed & nurture that important relationship, so we can keep our family strong. Kids should only accentuate the love you feel for each other... not replace it.
I never want to "relax" when it comes to keeping my marriage afloat. Nick is my best friend. My companion & confidant. He keeps me going. My daily resolve is to make his life happier, easier, and better. I always want him to feel loved & valued & special! I never want to place him on the back-burner, or "forget" why I fell in love with him in the first place. We have so much fun together... it still feels like I get to have sleepovers with my best friend every night. And I love it. :)
My lifetime goal is to never let the "magic" die! There are so many things to do/see/experience together... so many laughs & funny memories to make... so many happy & special moments to share. Ah. I love that we still have so much ahead of us. Nick makes me so grateful that none of my other relationships worked out, cause he is my absolute perfect fit & made the sometimes-difficult "waiting" part worth it. I continue to fall more & more in love with him every single day!
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| peas 'n carrots! us on our honeymoon. we're still on it. :) |
Cheers to happy marriages! Ain't nothin' better.
7 comments:
love this. you guys are perfect! and really attractive couple too. :) love the picture of you on the bus, yes?
here, here!
I am so in love with love so to read this makes me so happy! Its refreshing to see a woman who loves AND likes her hubby! I adore mine - it makes my friends insane. They spend so much time complaining about their hubbys and thats sad. I always brushed my hair and fixed my makeup when I knew my hubby was coming home - and I still do! We always made sure to have dinner together - talk about our days and make time for each other. The kids are getting older now and I still think its so much fun spending time together - whether its a candle light dinner at a restaurant or just a Home Depot run, just hanging out with him still feels great. You and Nick are adorable - and you have everything you need to make your marriage last FOREVER!! Your families must be so proud of you both!
What a sweet post and sweet reminder! You guys are the cutest couple ever and such a great example!
Collette - haha - we are so NOT perfect, but you are the sweetest!! Thanks for your comments & compliments, they always make my day!!!! And YES - us on the bus. Love that you know Hawaii so well.
Kelly - I hope we are like you & your husband whenever we get to your point in life! I love that you're still so in love with each other!!! Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. It's so flattering to hear such sweet sentiments from a perfect stranger. Thank you!! I feel a kinship toward you [love that we seem more similar than just our same name ;)]
Trish - thank you, darling girl! I love you!!!
love your critique blog. you are such a superb writer!
and love that you love each other and we get to call you friends. thanks for being in my life :)
Amen! I feel so passionate about this subject, especially when I hear so many friends' marriages suffering (at our young age!). I agree so much about the sweetness that can come in a marriage when you serve each other and try to be less selfish and put each other first. I told Adam just last night (as he danced with me in the kitchen-- to the delight of our little girls) that I love how we still flirt like we're on our first date. He even had me blushing-- after five years of marriage! I think a good marriage is the best thing on the planet.
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