It’s hard to believe that this was two years ago!
Adam and I have been together for almost 14 years, those years have all flown by. But our two years of marriage have flown by even faster than I could have ever imagined! We have had our good times, hard times, ups and downs. In the past two years I have learned a lot about myself, Adam, my relationship and marriage in general. Here is what I learned from marriage:
- I am VERY blessed to have such a supportive and loving husband. I really, really mean that.
- Forgiveness is key. Saying “I’m sorry” or “I was wrong” used to be so hard for me to say that I would choke on the words. I have had those words flying out of my mouth for the past two years. I am always met with forgiveness.
- The benefits of being married FAR outweigh the responsibilities.
- I have truly learned what “doing what is best for my family” really means and Adam was the one that taught me.
- My husband’s laugh will never fail to make me smile. It is unique and genuine.
- I have learned to become more considerate. Being married means 90% of my decisions directly effect Adam.
- No matter what happens throughout the day, kissing Adam goodnight is still my favorite part.
- Looking forward has way more benefits than looking back or focusing on past issues.
- Remember the little things that make your relationship unique and practice them as often as possible.
- Friendly competition makes marriage fun!
- People will give you a ton of marriage advice and about 80% of it won’t work for you. Do what works for you!
- Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s small stuff for a reason.
- Marriage is NEVER 50/50. There are days when I can only give 10%, those are the days Adam carries me the other 90%.
- My husband is still the best looking guy I have ever laid eyes on.
Happy Anniversary to m favorite person on the planet! Love you times 1 million!
FFF Mom and Dad were sweet enough to get us an anniversary gift. I was psyched to unwrap a brand new Keurig this morning! I had mentioned that Adam and I really wanted to get one when we had some extra cash.
Thanks, Mom and Dad! Such a thoughtful gift!!
Breakfast:
Ingredients: banana, spinach, fat free organic milk, peanut butter, coconut water, ice.
Are you married? If so, what have you learned about marriage so far?
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Happy anniversary! We still have to meet for coffee in charlestown sometime
Happy anniversary Ali and Adam!!
This is so sweet! Happy anniversary!
My husband and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary in March. We had only been together for 2 years before we got married, but we were long distance the entire relationship, often months without seeing each other since he lived in the UK. In fact, he proposed on I guess what would be our “4th date.”
We definitely didn’t have any “practice time” before we tied the knot, but that hasn’t mattered. He’s the kindest, most patient person I know, and he’s taught me a lot about being considerate and forgiveness. You’re right though- kissing him good night is always the best part of the day!
Happy anniversary! I have learned it is not a competition on who does what or more, we both are grateful for what each other does, no matter how big or small
And to always appreciate those things.
Happy Anniversary! You are a great role model of what being in a healthy happy work-hard-at-it relationship means:)
Happy Anniversary! My husband & I celebrated one year yesterday, which means we’re almost anniversary twins.
We’ve also been together for 12 years so we’ve gone through plenty of ups & downs over the years but marriage is a different ball game. I have so many friends that ask me how being married is different than having been together for so long & I can never quite explain it. I found myself nodding along with so many of your points above. I once thought I never needed to marry him, that I would be content just being together forever, but now that we’re married I wouldn’t change a thing. I love calling him my husband & I love being a wife!
Happy anniversary!! I love the things you have learned. I am not married, but I hope to have that kind of relationship one day!
Always good to be reminded of things we kinda already know! Happy anniversary. It took a lot for me to stop torturing my husband about the struggles in my life, and for me to get off my ass and make things happen for myself and to appreciate him for the nice guy that he is. That was the reason I started my blog. To empower other moms like me to make a better family life for themselves and their those they love, and to love themselves too.
You rock!
Shadow
Happy Anniversary!
My husband and I will celebrate 11 years of marriage next month. It’s hard to remember what life was like BEFORE we got married and I completely agree with you that the benefits far outweigh the responsibility!
I’ve been married 11 years and what I’ve learned is that what you do is not for today, it’s forever.
We have a keurig too but I love that you have a drawer under it to store coffee.
OMG its been 2 years!! Feels like yesterday!! Greatest day ever!!