marriage

when contemplating how marriages often play out,

I've been wondering if some patterns I have seen are ever so consistent occurrences

Dating= a glorious time, impressing one another and having fun

Engagement= a stressful yet exciting time hoping/ expecting for that happy ending

Marriage= Returning to one's individuality and being independent yet trying to become together as a team daily, striving to keep the peace and passion daily

This may be common sense to many, but I just found myself thinking about how one thinks through the years of journeying in a relationship. Overall, and through all the trials and tribulations, there is nothing great than having your best friend at your side to do life with. Even if you are mad at them ;)

I have also learned that:

you need to CHOOSE to trust them, daily (especially if they have done nothing to break your trust)

you are a team, no matter what. Get each other's back and include each other in significant decisions

ok, thats it!