Back in October, while living in a small two-bedroom apartment, I laid next to my husband listening to him snore and feeling him twitch. I couldn’t help thinking to myself, “This is marriage?”
Marriage is the ability to despise and adore your spouse simultaneously.
Marriage is knowing when to fight and when to walk away.
Marriage is shedding tears and sharing laughter.
It is comfort.
It is exasperated sigh.
Marriage is tolerating both your spouse’s disgusting and annoying habits.
Marriage is running out of things to say.
It is a comfortable silence.
Marriage is enjoying each other’s company.
Marriage is for better or worse.
Marriage is, at times, a slow burning fire, at other times an icy cold blast.
Marriage is exhausting work.
It is late night trips to the store in order to appease your spouse’s cravings.
It is for rich or for poor, but mostly poor.
Marriage is a marathon not a sprint.
Marriage is vulnerability.
Marriage is knowing you’re not alone. It is companionship.
It is believing in yourself and in your spouse.
Marriage is family.
Marriage is trust.
It is loyalty.
Marriage requires strength and perseverance.
This is what marriage means to me What does it mean to you?
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