Happy nine year wedding anniversary to Steven!
Last year we spent the evening of our wedding anniversary packing up the bookshelves in our office (and we went out for dinner). It was the first place we started to pack up to get the townhome ready to put on the market.
Now, a year later, we’ve gone through two moves AND LOTS of home renovations (at both the townhome and our forever home). It’s been a busy year! And it’s been a stressful year that could have really “rocked the boat,” but it actually made our relationship stronger, because we’ve had the same goal, and have been working together to achieve it. It feels good to work so hard on what is best for us.
And that’s one of the great reassurances about being in a partnership – that the other person always has your back, and your best interest in mind. That they’re there for you to lean on and take the lead (from time to time, or a lot of the time, in my instance!). That their strengths complement your weaknesses, or, if it’s a weakness you both have, you’ll work on getting better, together.
I feel very grateful to have such a driven, take charge partner, with a “I can figure anything out” attitude. Those are NOT my strong qualities, but it doesn’t matter because my partner has them and I have 100% confidence in him.
Awww.
(By the way, those boxes we packed up on our anniversary last year are STILL in storage. Ha! Everything else we’ve brought to the house, we’ve unpacked, but our books, a few kitchen things, and a lot of garage stuff remain in storage. Winter project?!)
Awwww Happy Anniversary. It truly is wonderful to have a partner- it makes the hard things easier and the good things even better.
Thank you! And thank you for saying what I was thinking much more succinctly!
Seriously, AWWW! You guys! I think you forgot to mention the best part of your year – your double dates with us! 😉 (haha kidding… but we obviously love them)
It’s so awesome to have a real partner in a relationship. Not just someone you hang out with, or live with, or whatever. But someone who compliments you and who is there by your side through the big, stressful things like moving, reno, etc. Because there will always be big, stressful things in life.
I hope you’re doing something fun to celebrate! 🙂
I did forget that!!! Dang. We have been double dating since September, right? That sounds right 🙂
Exactly! And having that person makes those things so much easier. I was obviously stressed about the house renos we just did, but knowing that Steven had it all figured out and knew what we needed to get done and HOW made it much less stressful!!!
We saw a movie the other night! Maybe we’ll do something tonight, too 🙂
Yeah, happy double dating anniversary! 🙂
I think you guys have nailed this marriage thing. Someone who makes the hard things easier!
What movie?
Aww yeah!
We saw Star Trek: Beyond in RLB! 20 minutes before the movie was about to start, Steven is like “you should see if Anne and Terry can come!” LOL
Congrats on nine years! That you guys worked through all of this together and your relationship is even stronger really is a sign of a true partnership.
Thank you!!! And yes! Thinking back, Steven really made EVERYTHING so much easier for us. I am grateful 🙂
Congrats!!
Thank you! 🙂
Happy Anniversary! I feel the same way about the big, stressful things bringing you together and making you stronger. I have to admit, tomorrow is our anniversary and I’m very glad to put the year behind us!
Thanks! And happy anniversary to you as well! I hope this year is calmer!!! 🙂
Congratulations!
Thank you! 🙂
Congrats to you two! This post was really sweet (and not too sappy 😉 )
It’s nice just have someone to share the fun times with and share the boring times with!
I’ve definitely noticed Steven’s “can do” attitude in your posts about the house! It seems like whatever house project comes up he figures out how/what to do, makes a plan and does it!
Hope the next year is filled with more happiness and love!
Thank you!
Yes! The good, bad, fun and boring! 🙂 He loves figuring out stuff! It’s just such a different mentality than I have… it amazes me! 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
Happy anniversary to you and Steven.
Thank you! 🙂
Happy anniversary!! Relationships aren’t always easy, and it’s how you work through those tough times together that make the great times so sweet.
Thank you! They definitely aren’t easy and require thoughtful work! 🙂 But it’s worth it! 🙂
Congrats!!! Beautiful picture you have there.
Happy belated anniversary! I always remember that you and Steven marched out of your wedding to Star Wars music. (Not that I was there. And also, I don’t know what the song is called.)
My mom once told me about an NPR story she heard about couples all identifying the “sometimes, I need support, and sometimes, I see that my partner needs support and provide it” as a crucial factor to their success. Some were even able to anticipate their partner’s stressful times in advance. I think that’s a really great realization you’ve had, not to mention appreciating all of Steven’s strengths (as I’m sure he does with you). Here’s to nine more (and many more) years!
Thank you! And yes, good memory! It was the Throne Room Theme Song 🙂
YES! Because why be in a partnership if you can’t do that… that is what a partnership is!!!!! But sadly, I do know couples who don’t give each other support 🙁
Sorry this is so late but happy anniversary you two!
Thank you!!! 😀