My Wife, My Life
If you’re not interested in a “feel good” post and just want something to laugh at go here. Otherwise, read on.
I’ll be the first to acknowledge that I’m really not that easy of a person to have a relationship with. I’ve been called passive aggressive, prefer to not deal with impending financial issues at all or at least put them off to the last minute. Communication? Not so good at it.
When I first married Brightspirit we talked about how to blend our family (her 6 kids and my 2) as well as other stuff that people that are prepared to spend the rest of their lives talk about.
As the years have gone by (rather fast I may say), there’s been ups and downs and I’ve been fractious, struggled with depression and been plain old difficult and probably confusing as well. Yet through it all she has stuck by Us asserting often that she’s in it for the long haul.
It’s really important for me to say (to everyone as well as her in person) that she has made changes to homelife and kids that are rather profound. At the beginning of our relationship we discussed some things and I said that it’s ok with me and/or I’ll just deal with it. As time has moved along I’ve had trouble being ok/just dealing with it. She recognized the issues I was having and instead of letting me stew, made changes. It probably wasn’t all that easy for her, but she did it out of love.
I’m impressed and others should be too. I’m getting a better understanding of how couples can stay together for 40, 50, 60 or 1000 years.
Till later,
Jacque – Out
Do any of the changes she’s had to make have anything to do with all the krap you keep dragging home from yard sales??? Or maybe it’s the multiple bikes you now own when you always said you’d be happy forever with just one???
Kidding aside, thanks for a great, thoughtful post. Man, the thought of blending 8 kids and a couple blows my mind. My hat’s off to you both for making your commitment to each other and your kids a priority. And I would like to reserve my seat now for your 1000th anniversary party.
Now quit sounding all mature. You’re scaring us.
Gosh, that’s sweet Jacque. There is hope for you. As for that crazy thing called life …live on.
I’m proud of you Jacque. My sister is a very compassionate person, very strong in her views and she is a fantastic person that is well worth working with. Draw on her strengths and let her be free to be the best she can for you and you will have a fantastic relationship. Her lil sis Hoodie :~)
Jack (jacque), You have a fantastic wife, and I commend you for having the guts to keep going! It’s a cruel and difficult world out there and you seem to have in all in perspective now!