★The People We Love

ThisisBruce once started a beautiful thread he entitled “for men only why I love my wife”

Many joined in, but I’m sure some didn’t because you had to read on, that it really wasn’t for men only.

So in the spirit of ThisisBruce’s wonderful thread

I dedicate this thread to expressing our feelings regularly about our absolutely favorite loved ones that make life that much better.

I would like to share that I love and appreciate my soon-to-be husband for the little things he does.

At the moment, as he is unable to work he has been so considerately doing wonderful little things for me such as….

Ironing my work clothes whilst I am at work, so that I can rest on a Sunday or when I come home from work.

Cooking nice healthy meals when he knows I have limited time after work before shooting off to other commitments….he knows what I like/allow myself to eat on the run!

He goes to my mum’s house to do the garden for her or hoover her house when she is out….

To name a few…

He is an absolute gem, and I feel so lucky to be marrying him.

To begin my thoughts in this area, I’ll quote what I said back on Valentines Day thread of Bruce’s

My hubby and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary this year, and his friendship is still way up there with what I love about being alive.

We bring out the best in each other. I still remember the day he proposed, and how when I thought about it, I felt bliss in the idea of marrying my best friend. And after the many things we’ve grown through together, I will say that I know he is my soulmate.

We trust, and respect what we individually believe in; similarities and differences.When we’re together it’s exciting, and loving and a safe refuge. And like you said Lee when discussing Mel, we often don’t have to say anything and the communication still works well.

In response to laurie- worksout-daily&w/everything she’s got~ ~‘s post:
In response to anoushka’s post:

I have tears in my eyes for your beautiful words. I am so happy for both of you… Anoushka for the journey she is about to embark upon and Laurie for being such a great example of what we can aspire to be.

In response to laurie- worksout-daily&w/everything she’s got~ ~‘s post:
In response to meditatingmama’s post:
Thankyou MM,
I agree Laurie is a great example to aspire to for me – as are you. I love hearing about your loving husband and how his special ingredient in his wonderful cooking is ‘love’…..

Happy Anniversary Laurie…..and I think I read somewhere that MM has an anniversary coming up??

Keep sharing your inspiring stories of what keeps marriage strong after all those years. You have no idea how much wisdom you give when you do….

I think it is important to keep relationships alive. Some people count the years they are with someone as the only sign of success. To me that is like saying all old-aged persons are healthy and happy.

Just like one reviews their own life, they should also look at the relationship as a 3rd separate entity.

There is (1) yourself, there is the (2) other and there is the(3) relationship. If each person works on themselves..the relationship is so much more vital; you have something to bring to the table.

Though if all you do is focus on yourself ‘the relationship’ gets forgotten.

The other day, while my hubby was enjoying a little time off from work, I shared more about where I was today with my new goals.
My hubby surprised me with a dozen roses to commemorate this time/journey in my life and to wish me great things, and tell me the of faith he has in me.

This was so special to me. I don’t expect reward for moving forward from anyone. To get it from those who love you, is such icing on the cake..and reminds me in a fresh new way..in a fresh new day, that once again, 30 years married isn’t just a number(: