Our Anniversary

Six years ago, Wonderful Guy and I married each other.

We began our lives together as friends, growing through, and recovering from the break-up of our first marriage relationships. One could say (and we often do) that we came to know each other our worst and lowest times.

We came out of those times stronger and more aware of what life is about. We shared those lessons, and in that sharing, we came to love each other.

And to accept other. I must say I feel accepted by Wonderful Guy just for me, in a way I haven't felt before. (Except with my own sisters and brother, who let me know all the time exactly where I stand). That is a gift indeed.

One of our promises to each other is openess and honesty. While that may sound obvious to some, I came to understand it was not a given in my previous relationship. It is an ongoing effort to speak my truth kindly, currently, and to take credit for my own feelings.

And it is another gift from Wonderful Guy to let me have my feelings for my own. Without needing to fix me, thank you very much, I am fine the way I am!

We each bring individual gifts and talents to the table, and we each appreciate what the other contributes, neither believing one has it up on the other. (Because, of course, if one did, I would have to set that one straight!)

When my the X left me, I was really truly convinced that was it. I would never ever ever never have another chance. No one would ever love me again, and why would they. I would be alone forever and that was that.

Well. I was wrong.

And I sure am glad I was.

Happy Anniversary, Wonderful Guy.