Celebrating anniversaries

Some people find it odd that I celebrate half birthdays and half anniversaries.

I find it odd that they don’t. I event like celebrating anniversaries that can be overlooked by others.

 

That being said, today my husband and I are celebrating 12 and half years of marriage!

 

Some people may feel this is a long time to be married; others might laugh at celebrating such a short time together.

I can only speak for myself, but 12.5 years feels pretty darn good.

 

You always hear that marriage isn’t easy and you have to work at it.

 

Yep, of course. But when you think about it, that’s the same for any authentic relationship.

When you are blessed to get to be vulnerable with someone, and they are kind enough to be the same with you, at times, feelings will get hurt and misunderstandings will happen.

But the beauty that I’ve found in going through most of my adult life with my husband is that the upside is you create the strongest of bonds.

 

That kind of connection that only comes when you are willing to let your guard down AND willing to let things go.

 

Speaking of, holding grudges does nothing to support the long-term health of a marriage. Can you be married for decades and hold grudges? For sure. Will you be miserable in your marriage? I’d guess, yes.

Another thing I’ve learned- In a long-term relationship you have the opportunity to learn something new about yourself and the other person on a regular basis. That’s one of the reasons I find it funny when people suggest that marriage is boring.

Honestly, that hasn’t been my experience. Fun, interesting, challenging, sure- but not boring.

 

So, cheers to celebrating all the little beautiful things in life.

 

From a 12.5 year wedding anniversary to National Puppy Day… I mean, who could stop scrolling through all those cute photos on social media yesterday???

I think simple holidays and celebrations are the best.

In that spirit- Happy Friday all!