(I write this with the intention of my children reading this at a point in life where it means something to them)
What is important in a marriage? Is it the love that you have for each other, is it the respect that you have for each other, is it the give and the take, is it the simple beauty in just enjoying the everyday ... whatever that everyday may bring.
As I celebrate 11 years of marriage today, I reflect. I reflect in the middle of getting meals and snacks, of wiping a little 3 year old bottom, drying a few tears, breaking up a few arguments, claiming a few hugs, and fixing a few boo boo's. I reflect in a sea of the needs of 3 young children.
What is marriage or at least my marriage. It's a marriage full of joy, full of adventures and lots of love. It's a marriage of disagreements and negotiations. It's a marriage of strength and growth at the same time. It's also a marriage that experiences setbacks and milestones. It's a marriage that may not be perfect but more than perfect for me. It's a marriage of inspiring moments that make it all worthwhile.
I've learned after 11 years that you define your marriage! Your marriage is what the TWO of you put into it. The TWO of you, not the one of you. It's taking and being given what you need, it's accepting the more than you need, it's giving back the way more than you ever thought you could. It's the balance of making your children your priority and still making your spouse a priority as well.
It's the not changing of yourself but evolving as your life changes, as your marriage changes, grows and transitions through different stages.
Speak up, express your feelings, communicate well, love like there is no tomorrow and watch your marriage grow.
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