This year has been the biggest learning curve of my life! I thought I was prepared for this thing called marriage! However, when I look close, I realize the life-changing principles I have discovered outweigh all the challenges, tears, and setbacks.
So here it goes...
The Top 10 Things I Learned in My First Year of Marriage
#10: I worry way too much about my appearance!
# 9: My husband eats at least three to four times more than I do!
# 8: Protein (man food!) must be included in every single meal.
# 7: My communication skills are just plain horrible! I never knew I could speak another language;)
# 6: I love hugs and kisses! (coming from a former no-touchy kind of girl)
# 5: I did not realize how passionately God loves me! Really God? You are that crazy in love with me? (My hubby demonstrates this to me everyday.)
# 4: Treat him gently...My husband needs lots of love and tender care.
# 3: I am not the selfless, compassionate person I always thought I was...marriage is accelerating my journey to become more like Jesus!
# 2: Becoming one with my husband does not always mean our marriage is full of bouquets of flowers and chocolate, but loads of hard-work and forgiveness. Bummer!
# 1: However, marriage has helped me to discover God's best and most fun activity He ever created! ;)
If we lose our ability to remain teachable and flexible in our marriage, soft and lovable hearts can easily turn cold and hard.
So now it's your turn...
What are you expecting to learn in marriage?
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much, #s 10, 7, and 3 are lessons I have learned as well, and I've found it doesn't get easier as I'm about to round my second year of marriage :) I love your blog, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! So many SO true! Thank you for sharing. I will be celebrating my second anniversary here in dec. and I feel I too have learned so much over this past two years. The most important is to pray for my husband every day!
ReplyDeleteI am heading into year 7, and let me tell you, it DOES get easier! There is still TONS to learn about him and yourself and about YOUR marriage, but it's all good! The rewards are greater, and it's so fulfilling, if you let it be. Love your blog ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic. My hubs and I have been married over 8 months and God has taught me so much in that time...sometimes it's not so pretty. Thanks for the post!
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