Yesterday was our first wedding anniversary!
I can’t believe it’s already been a year; so much has happened. I mean, we have our own little family now, and besides being husband and wife, we’re also mom and dad. It’s wild. What a journey.
It would be a lie if I sat here and portrayed our relationship as perfect; all love, care, and joy. We do have a really healthy relationship, and we’re great at communicating, which I think makes us strong. But there’s still a lot to work on. Marriage is hard work, but in a good way. I’ve learned so much this year, and I’ve grown a lot.
That said, whether you’re married or not, being in a relationship teaches you a lot. I honestly don’t think it matters if you’re husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend; the lessons still come.
The biggest blessing and challenge this year has definitely been my pregnancy and the arrival of our newest team member!
It’s a beautiful, chaotic, emotional ride and I’m loving every second of it, tears and all. xD haha. It’s not easy!
Things I’ve Learned in a Year of Marriage:
- Don’t read between the lines; my husband will tell me if something’s up.
I’m a worrier and an overthinker, so I tend to analyze everything and yes, that includes him. But I’ve learned I’m not actually great at overanalyzing xD Communication is everything. - Marriage isn’t always a walk in the park.
You constantly have to work on yourself and your relationship. The more you grow as a person, the more your marriage benefits. Marriage won’t fix you, but putting in the work can transform you. - Our marriage helps me become a better version of myself.
Even though marriage doesn’t “fix” your life, it’s truly helped me heal. We all carry baggages from our past, and I know for sure that being married has helped me process and heal in ways I didn’t think were possible. I’m so grateful for that.
Quick list of what I’ve learned:
- Marriage helped me become a better version of myself
- Helped me heal
- Made me feel worthy of love
- Eased my anxiety
- Taught me to communicate better
- Showed me that it’s okay to disagree; it’s not the end of the world
- Taught me patience
- Helped me save more money (and shop less xD haha)
- Encouraged me to set bigger goals for us
- Motivated me to take better care of myself; eating healthier and working out, inspired by my husband’s discipline with fitness and eating habits
I’m truly grateful for my life, where I’m at, and who I’m becoming. I’m looking forward to many more years of love, joy, challenges, and growth.
And without making it too cheesy; short and sweet: I love you, husband. Thank you for being you. Life is just better with you in it.
