They say that the "honeymoon phase" lasts twelve to eighteen months. But, does it have to? I don't believe it. I know that all relationships go through phases, changes, struggles. Been there. Done that. But, do you need to lose that thing you have at the very beginning?
I love holding his hand. I love the way he looks at me from across the room. I love how he brings me my first cup of coffee on a Sunday morning - mixed just right. I love that he surprises me with cards, thoughtful notes, and small gifts - just as I do for him. I smile when I go to tackle the laundry and find my clothes folded along side the kids'.
I love the fact that we love being active. Together. That we have several weekly running dates and trips to the gym. We run side-by-side on the treadmill. We've been together over a year and have never been to the movie theater. Our time together consists of so much more.
I hate only having my kids fifty percent of their lives. But, I also love that I'm trying to make the best of it. That I've found a partner that I enjoy being with. That I enjoy doing things with. We make list after list of activities we want to do together and things we want to do with the kids. A lifelong bucket list. Short-term goals. Long-term goals. It is so neat having someone that I want to literally share every life experience with - and that he wants to be a part of this chaotic, fun situation that I call my life.
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Super happy for you! :) And yes, that is what true love is all about!
ReplyDeleteI really am SO happy for you!! I've been following you for years, long before the past ended, and I just LOVE to see how happy you are in your pictures. I love reading the enthusiasm in your posts. I LOVE that he makes so you happy and content :) I couldn't be happier for someone who deserves this and so much more. Yay for you!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great. What an amazing feeling, to have a
ReplyDeleteFriend and partner that you get along with and actually
Want to be with. I don't think the "honeymoon phase"
Has to end. This month my husband and I have known each other for 19 years, friends for about 17, officially together for maybe 15 (with a little break in the middle), and married for 6.5. Still love that guy tons and tons, and people ask if we're newlyweds. I love it.