In less than a few hours, my wife and I will be celebrating two years of married bliss. There are some who thought it would never last. There are others who thought our marriage will be over before it got off the ground. Still, there are people who can't accept and respect the fact that we are married & cling to some twisted notion that we will go our separate ways eventually so they can pick up the pieces...I hate to break it to you guys but that is NOT going to happen...ever!
For the record, let me make it clear that I love my wife. I have no desire to leave her for someone else. I plan to grow old with her. And if ever I'm getting married a second time, it will still be to her so deal with it!
The last year was pretty hectic. We finally moved to our very own place. It took forever to refurbish it, not to mention the long and arduous process of unpacking. We still aren't finished but hey, we're getting there! I'd say we are about 90% done but we have accepted the fact that this will be ongoing for awhile. Slowly but surely, we made our humble abode our little slice of heaven.
Last year also marked a significant milestone in both our careers. Gianne with her promotion & my long overdue return to the workforce. It wasn't easy. We both have significant commitments and we did our best to keep them on both fronts. It's surprising how severe one's time management skills are put to the test during times like these. Spending time together is essential and it is simply too easy to make excuses not to in these circumstances. Getting married is easy but staying happy while being married is entirely different.You have to work at it, period!
I'm so fortunate to have someone who is as supportive & understanding as her. I'm so thankful that despite our differences, we often know what the other is thinking and this helped immensely in keeping us together.
I'm not saying that the whole past year has been a bed of roses. We do have our moments. We argue & clash like normal couples do from time to time. We're only human. We have our own quirks and pet peeves. Yet despite of that, we never ceased to communicate which enabled us to resolve the matter at hand posthaste.
Honesty plays a huge role in our marriage since we both believe in not keeping secrets from each other. Learning when to back off and listen to your spouse is a bit trickier ,not to mention a more humbling gesture than most and yet we found this to be an indispensable skill in keeping the peace.
Looking back at the past year I realize how blessed I am to have her in my life. I have learned so much from her and with each passing day I learn something new. With every moment that passes, my love for her grows and my desire to spend my life with her intensifies even more.
As I write this, I realize that two years isn't much time for most people. For me however, the two years are among the most precious times I will treasure till my last days.
To my greatest love, my partner , my best friend & future mother of our children Happy Anniversary! Till the day comes that I depart this earth and beyond that, know that you have my heart . I am yours and yours alone...I Love You so Much!
