Today marks the one month anniversary for me and my wonderful husband Cameron, and it has been the best, and most amazing month of my life. Our wedding was such a whirlwind, and things have finally died down a bit since then to leave us, two married people, and a whole lot of learning to do. Here are 8 things that I have learned so far since I have been married. I'm definitely no expert, but these are just some simple truths that I have discovered as a married woman.
1. In the event of an argument: Feed husband immediately, he is probably Hangry. (Hangry: A combination between hunger and angry). Seriously, we don't argue much, but when it happens, eating something sure helps us both!
2. People are Judgemental. Yes, I'm only 21, yes I married young, but YES. I am happier than I have ever been. I did NOT settle. I did give things up when I got married- I gave up awkward dinner dates, I gave up being lonely, and I gave up being incomplete. I knew what I was doing when I married my best friend, and it is a blessing I married him because he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you for asking.
3. Marriage is hard. Marriage is sort of like being in a foreign country, and not being able to speak the language very well. It can be stressful at first, and confusing too, but it is so wonderful to go places you've never been, and to learn to communicate easier as well. Slowly but surely that once stressful chaotic place will be a safe haven. (Luckily, my husband is amazing, he helps me, and loves me, and makes the marriage transition a pleasure).
4. I am not perfect, and that is TOTALLY FINE. The Lord loves me, and my husband loves me, and even though things aren't always perfect, trying my best is all I can do. Each day, I strive for improvement, and each day I learn new things.
5. Differences keep things interesting, and similarities keep us close. We love each other for both our differences and our similarities.
6. Nightly prayer saves us! Holding hands while talking to God makes our relationship incredibly special. Having God in the center of our marriage has made us appreciative for this life changing adventure together. Praying at night prevents us from going to bed angry, and gives us gratitude for days past, and hope for days to come.
7. Things don't always go as planned. We have learned to adjust our sails when the wind doesn't take us where we desire to go. We adjust the sails on a daily basis and have become quite good at it. We work together to solve problems, and we are comforted to know that we are on the same team (thank goodness!).
8. We are still us. Ashley and Cameron are still just as Ashley and Cameron as they were before they got married. We do dorky things, we mess around, we hang out, we love to go out, and we enjoy all of the things we did before we got married. The only thing that is different about us is that we live at the same address now.
One of my favorite quotes about marriage that I completely agree with!:
-Ashley
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