Maybe one day I'll share the cinematic story of how we got together, but I feel compelled to share more about our relationship now.
We've been together 10 years, and every day we're still looking at each other like this 😍. We love each other, but we also like, respect, and care for each other. It's not that we don't have conflict or get annoyed, but rather we just talk things through.. kindly.. respectfully.. even when angry. I truly didn't know relationships like this actually existed before we started dating, and that's why I married him even though long term commitment was scary!!!
Relationships need to be fed. Every day we show affection physically and verbally, every day we share our appreciation for each other. We've been through so much individually and together but we've always been on each other's side, even if we didn't fully agree. We leave space to each of us to be who we are, but also help each other grow where it's needed. We both feel like we've married up and lowkey kind of are obsessed with each other. I love being in partnership with him.
This isn't an attempt to paint me, us, or our marriage as perfect. Nothing ever is. I just want people to know that it's possible to be with someone long term and give and receive love. Being with someone is a choice, and it takes work, but overall it should be fun and easy! Who knew!!!