My husband and I are coming up on our fifth wedding anniversary this year. Although we've actually been together almost 13 years now. Our relationship started out like most do. Boy meets girl, they fall madly for each other. Move in together, realize that things aren't perfect, squabble like sparrows at a bird feeder, break up, get back together, break up, get married. Through all that we raised three kids, finished school, paid bills, took trips and fell more in love as time passed.
No relationship is ever going to be easy. You are two different people from the start and you will always be exactly who you are. You can change but that is rare. I did change over the years. I became exactly who I should be. I still have changes to go through but that is just the normal growth that comes with getting older. My husband has always been a big part of bringing about and supporting the things I do in my life.
He brings out the best in me. I try to do the same for him. I hope I'm successful. He's a lot different than I am. We are two opposites attracted. He's very stable, he likes life simple. He's the kind of guy that could eat the same thing for lunch for the next ten years. I have to eat something different every day. I want to try every new thing out there. He grounds me. I grab him and drag him into something new, often against his will.
Our love has gone from wild passionate fights and making up, to warm fuzzy cuddly adoration. At one point in my life I doubted I would ever be in a relationship long enough to reach that point. It feels amazing to be there.
Our relationship isn't perfect. But sometimes I think it is close. We still go at it from time to time. Usually over something stupid. But he's my best friend, and I am his. I feel so lucky to have that with the one I love.
I hope we grow very old together and sit and watch many sunsets, drinking beer and watching the world go by.
I can think of nothing more perfect.
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