15 things I've learned from 2 years of marriage.
Dion & I will be celebrating our 2nd year of marriage next weekend, where is time going? We've been through our fair share of crappy times and a ton more awesome times! So I wanted to share 15 things I've learned, although there are a ton more, I've boiled it down to the ones I find most important, in my own opinion.1. Don't waste your energy arguing over your husband who forgot to take the trash out, or your wife who forgot to do your laundry so you have no clean underwear for the day.
2. If you and your spouse are watching a series on Netflix, do NOT go ahead on episodes when the other is at work/school/etc.
3. Dealing with each other's families will always be something that you will have to work on. Remember, you didn't grow up in their family nor did they in yours.
4. Travel, travel, & travel as much as your bank account & schedules allow for. Something about traveling just brings you both together more.
5. Do not forget to do things you enjoy doing that your spouse may or may not. Take time for yourself!
6. Marriage is a tool God uses to bring others to Him and you closer to Him. Therefore, Satan wants your marriage. Don't let him have it.
7. No matter how big, how small the decision, it never hurts to check with your spouse first. Communication is key!
8. Celebrate victories- in life, in careers, in family, in school. There are too many bad things happening to not celebrate even the smallest of victories.
9. Make time for you & your spouse. Just because you're doing things together and with other people, doesn't mean you're getting the quality time you both need just you two.
10. You both don't have to be strong at the same time. Something I learned all too well this past year, Dion had to be strong for me quite often, and that's okay.
11. Compromise. Compromise. Compromise.
12. Welcome as many married couple friends you can into your life. You'll need others in the same season as you more than you know.
13. Choose each other every day.
14. Laugh & be silly. Something my husband is way too good at, which makes my life easier. Not everything has to be serious.
15. Never stop trying, serving, forgiving, loving, caring. Ever.
