Last night as Handy Hubby and I were getting ready for bed we realized that today was our anniversary.
HH said, “Let’s see. We got married in 2002. It’s 2011. That means we’ve been married for nine years.” Pause. “HOLY S@&*!”
I reminded HH that we actually started dating when I was 19 which means we’ve been together for 14 years total. {You do the math.} The serious adultness of our relationship set in.
Honestly, though, I don’t feel like it’s been that long. I’m having more fun with HH now than I did in our early years. I told him that. He agreed.
Fact is, 9 wedding anniversaries, 3 houses, 2.5 kids and lots of laughs later, we’re happier than we were a mere 14 years ago. I think the best advice I can give married people is to not act like married people. Well, other than the monogamous part. Don’t fall into the trap of playing roles day-in and day-out…mom, dad, wife, husband, employee, blogger…whatever various parts you take on in life. Always bring a piece of your original self to the relationship. That’s how it began after all. You can still be responsible and respectful without taking yourselves too seriously.
Happy One-Year-Away-From-a-Decade Anniversary, HH! So grateful for where we are…
…and where we’re going…
Love you.
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