"Great marriages are built brick by brick, day after day, over a lifetime. And that is good news.
Because no matter how flat your relationship may be at the present, if you keep adding pebbles of kindness, compassion, listening, sacrifice, understanding, and selflessness, eventually a mighty pyramid will begin to grow.
If it appears to take forever, remember: happy marriages are meant to last forever.”
– Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Last December my husband and I celebrated our 14 years of being married. Fourteen years of happiness despite some challenges we faced along the way.
There is no perfect relationship but as partners, we strive our best to fullfill each of our role as husband, wife and parents to our children.
On our anniversary, I attended the temple and worshiped inside. It was where we were married. And it is just right to pay it a visit on our anniversary. My husband was not able to be with me because he was at work but just waited for me.
Here's a photo 14 years apart.
On that day, we were also scheduled to travel to Negros Oriental to spend the holidays with my family.
But let me share to you what I learned and been practicing to keep our marriage intact amidst the troubles around us.
First, make God as a center or a part of your relationship. When both husband and wife strive to be God-fearing and keep His commandments, we will be able to conquer every obstacle. For with God, nothing is impossible.
Second, treat each other as equal partners. No one is above or below the other. Both husband and wife has a role to play in the relationship. Treat each other with love and respect.
Third, I believe in the quote, "Happy Spouse, Happy house". It is more likely to have a happy home when both the husband and wife are happy. Not just the Wife. 😁 That is why marriage relationship is give and take. We don't just take all the time. There should be balance.
I am not a relationship expert but I base my thoughts through personal experience. It truly pays when you also think of your partners needs, not just your own. And when there are decisions to be made, both partners should take part in the decision making. Trouble gets in when you make decisions without consulting your partner.
I know there are a lot of things to say about relationships. Above are some of my take on the subject. You can agree with me or disagree. 😁
After all, it is up to each one of us to make our current relationship to work and make it a happy one. ☺️
As for me, I am grateful to my husband for putting up with me for the last 14 years. 😁 For loving and providing for our family. We both aren't perfect. We strive our best to be best partners and parents to our children.
Overall, I have no regrets marrying him and chosing to be his wife 14 years ago. And looking forward for more years together. My prayer is that we will have good health always so that we can enjoy our time with each other and the rest of the family.
Photos taken on our way to Negros.
Thank you for reaching this far. Next blog will be our vacay in Negros Oriental.
Until next blog.
xoxo,
Met
