It's crazy to think back to my late-teens and wonder, "Did I really know what I was doing?" I did. I think. I knew I wanted to make a life with Dan. I wanted to shop for houses and cook dinner and travel the world with him. I didn't care much about a wedding. I just wanted a marriage.
I knew we'd change. I knew we would grow and evolve and I knew that he would be the man that would let me do just that.
I didn't want to change him. (I did want him to pick up his dirty laundry.)
I didn't want to change him. (I did want him to pick up his dirty laundry.)
Now, 11 years later, he's not much more than a shadow of the boy I married. But, I love him so much more than I ever thought possible. We've changed and grown and evolved.... Together.
Marriage isn't complicated when you've found the right person. It's a commitment. It's a friendship. It's the best thing that ever happened to me.
I love you, Daniel. Then, now, & forever.
Congratulations! I love what you said about marriage not being a lot of work if you find the right person. I feel exactly the same way! Cheers to you both for the amazing, beautiful and brave life you have created.
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