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This is 28 Years

My current view

This year for our 28th Wedding Anniversary, we did something different. We went to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and stayed at the Westgate Smokey Mountain Resort.

And while the views are beautiful, we both learned that we prefer the roar of ocean waters instead of navigating mountain roads.

Here are eight things I learned after being married for twenty-eight years (cause no one has time for a list of twenty-eight things):

  1. It’s possible to love someone in several ways
  2. You will discover new things you didn’t know about your spouse
  3. Laughing with your spouse is the best medicine
  4. Be willing to compromise
  5. It’s okay to go to bed angry. Sometimes you need a moment to cool off
  6. Your spouse should be your biggest cheerleader, but they don’t have to cheer for everything you do
  7. Working toward a common goal makes the journey easier
  8. Falling in love may happen by chance, but staying in love is a choice

Let’s hear from you. What are some things you’ve learned about marriage?

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Guess What Day It Is?

25 years ago today, I married my best friend. He still makes me smile and has taken me on adventures around the world. Through the highs and lows of life, I’m glad I have him to share it with.

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It’s My Anniversary!

Today is my 18th wedding anniversary!  We have been through our share of challenges just like the next couple but I feel we have grown stronger as a result.  I can say today that I love my Hubby more than I did on our wedding day.  Each year it gets better.

When you live, learn and grow with one person, it takes commitment to make it work.  One key area that helps is communication.  I think this is the most important area but it’s also the one area that is easy to mess up.  How many times has a gesture or action been misinterpreted by your significant other?  Maybe its time you learn your partners love language.

I highly recommend Dr. Gary Chapman’s “The 5 Love Languages”.  The main idea of the book is that people love and show love based on their unique “love language”.  That language may or may not align with your partner’s.  Using common sense techniques and examples of the five love languages (Words of Affirmation, Physical Touch, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts and Quality Time), this book is a guide to better communication.  We took the assessment quiz and learned we have different love languages.  This knowledge helps make a positive difference in the way you “see”  your partner and what they need to feel loved.

I’m off to enjoy the day with my Hubby.  By the way, his language is “Quality Time” and I am “Physical Touch”.  Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?

What is your love language?