A Better Thing
Dan surprised me by coming home last night. He was supposed to be away for work, but got all his work done- so he came home.
I love surprises like that.
It amazes me that after almost 28 years of marriage, I still crave being with him. Even just being in the same room with him is satisfying.
I think that is one area some couples miss it. They are together, but not. They let life interfere with really being together. Being totally open, letting themselves have fun, playing, talking serious, and enjoying each other. These things have to be done on purpose. They have to be a regular part of a marriage relationship for it to grow and continue getting better.
There is no “We have arrived” in marriage. There is a constant change, a continuous growth, a need for always working- together.
Being apart physically can be hard. But being together physically, and apart emotionally, and spiritually is a trap. I suggest this:
Be together. In all ways possible, work together, unashamedly telling your spouse what your needs are- and being willing to change things in order to meet the needs of your spouse. Sometimes the change can be as simple as taking time to talk. Sometimes it may be changing your priorities. The important thing is that you work together for the common good- your relationship. After all, the investment you have already made is worth growing into a beautiful marriage.
Being together for life, and liking it. That is marriage.
Having my marriage be even better tomorrow than it was today- that is what I want.
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