21 years ago today my husband and I were married. This means two things. Yes, I am that old. And, 21 years means a lot of ups and downs. I have learned a lot in those years and have much more to learn. Some of you aren't married, some are newly weds, and others have been married longer than I have and could probably write a book.
I am not an expert by any stretch and could have done a lot of things better, but here is what I have learned...
- to listen
- when you are 34, 44, etc. you aren't the same person you were when you were 24. stay connected
- to be honest
- if mom & dad are happy, the kids will be too. make your marriage your priority
- to forgive
- to laugh
29 comments:
Happy anniversary Rene and congrats on 21 years! We had our tenth last year. Eric was out of work and we had no idea what was to come, but I wouldn't have changed anything for the world and I still wouldn't. There are some days that are really, really hard, but it's so worth it.
Take care,
Lori
Happy Anniversary Rene! Thank you for sharing your marriage wisdom with us!
Happy Anniversary!!! I hope you have 100 more!
Hi Rene. I am in the married over 20 year club myself! We are so blessed, I don't think the majority of marriages make it this far anymore. Happy anniversary to you and your husband!
Happy Anniversary, Rene! Wishing you and your husband many, many more years together!
Happy Anniversary Rene! Wishing you many, many more!
Mary Ellen
The Working Home Keeper
Congratulations! Quite a feat. I am in the "pushing thirty club"--my husband and I got married in 1983, when I was twelve. ;)
Happy Anniversary Renee! I've been married a good number of years more...but your advice is right on. It's all about communicating! We've had our ups and downs, but he is my very best friend!
Happy Anniversary! Such truths you share.. Enjoy the next 21!
Cathy
Wishing you both the happiest day! Thanks for sharing your wise advice!
Happy anniversary Rene & Mr. C&V! Wishing you many more happy years together!
Happy Anniversary!!
Congratulations, Rene! Happy Anniversary! Hope you have something extra special planned to celebrate!! My one add would be to support each other's hobby's! Much love to you both! Tessa
Happy Anniversary, Rene! Couldn't agree more with your bullet list, esp. bullet #4. Hope you both have something special planned!
WOW Great Advice! Thank you for being so transparent. Happy Anniversary!!!
Happy Anniversary! We will have our 21st in June and I couldn't agree with your advice more. Hope you do something fun to celebrate.
Thank you for the sweet comments!
-René
Rene, happy anniversary to you and your hubby! You picked a great date -- today is my birthday! I've been married 16 years to a wonderful guy -- one who is in the kitchen right now baking me a birthday cake from scratch. We took the day off, went out for lunch and then bowling! It was such fun. I love your list of things that keep a marriage strong. So true!
Have a wonderful anniversary.
Claudia
Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby, Rene! What a sweet comment he left. I couldn't agree with you more on your thoughts and what you've learned. I wish the two of you many more years of happiness together. Enjoy your day.
Happy, happy anniversary, Rene! As a newlywed, I certainly love hearing from the perspective of those couples in successful, loving marriages. To 21 more years of love and laughter to you both!
Congratulations on 21 years! I remember when I was first married and I thought 15 years would be a forever long time but somehow the years just pass by so fast! Love your words of advise, all good...enjoy your special day! :D
Happy Anniversary and congratulations! We are coming up on 25 years and I could not have said it better or added one thing...you said it well!
xo
annie
Good stuff, Rene! Thanks for sharing! Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Rene!! Did you get married when you were 14?? ;)
I'm a day late but wanted to wish you a very Happy Anniversary! So special! Have a great weekend Rene!
Ha! Rachel, you are smart to figure that out. Yes, I was 14 ;)
--René
Beautiful thoughts, Rene. I am soaking up your words of wisdom. And you know that last quote really speaks to me these days! Happy anniversary!
Renee: Just came back here and saw Rick's comment! Now, that is sweet... Hope you all have a nice weekend; can't wait til it gets warmer around here!
Libby
LOVE LOVE love this post. Happy Anniversary. Congrats on such a successful marriage. And your post on your closet paper is AMAZING. It's such a pretty color.
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