Marriage Does Not Equal Ownership

I was recently in the presence of a cringe-worthy couple. Their dynamic was more of boss / subordinate than two people in love. There was an air of expectation and very little patience and gratitude. Made me want to get home and hug my husband and tell him how special he is to me.

While every marriage has its differences, at the core we should all remember our spouse… or partner… or person… is a gift that should be treasured. Sure, life can get in the way and stress can overtake the simplest of pleasures… it’s during those times we have to remember that the people we love most should not be the punching bag for our frustration… or get a tongue lashing if the dishes are still in the sink.

Take time each day to stop and remember, this person is in my life out of choice… and I am in their life out of choice. Marriage requires patience, understanding and hard work. Sometimes you just have to take a moment to breathe and reconnect. The Marriage Wisdom jar was born from watching married couples quibble and snark at each other. I thought… if they could just have a daily reminder how lucky they are to have each other… if there were small ways to reconnect… maybe that would strengthen their bond.