The ups and downs and the one who rides the wave with you. At this stage of the game for me, you have to know and bare your soul. Take the small moments in which to express yourself, state your needs, ask for theirs and make a commitment to meet in the middle. Sometimes it's very easy, sometimes it's very hard. A constant process. One that has worked well for us.
With our kids like little adults now, my wife and I are exploring a new side of our relationship. Not really new, but one that was more like the way it was before we had kids. We are spending more time together as a couple. We are rediscovering things that are the same from memory and some that are particular to the emotional depth we have as people who have loved each other for a very long time.
The other day I kissed her in the hallway as she caressed my neck. As we slowly separated, our eyes stayed locked together. She said, "I still get butterflies when you kiss me". I melt instantly and tell her I love her with everything.
I think about these things when we are together. Tonight we worked out together. During the workout, I would look across to her, knowing that with grace, I can honor her love for me.
Almost 50 now, and at 25, I could not have predicted this, nor would I say I deserved it.
With our kids like little adults now, my wife and I are exploring a new side of our relationship. Not really new, but one that was more like the way it was before we had kids. We are spending more time together as a couple. We are rediscovering things that are the same from memory and some that are particular to the emotional depth we have as people who have loved each other for a very long time.
The other day I kissed her in the hallway as she caressed my neck. As we slowly separated, our eyes stayed locked together. She said, "I still get butterflies when you kiss me". I melt instantly and tell her I love her with everything.
I think about these things when we are together. Tonight we worked out together. During the workout, I would look across to her, knowing that with grace, I can honor her love for me.
Almost 50 now, and at 25, I could not have predicted this, nor would I say I deserved it.
