Alone on My 16th Anniversary… Why That’s a Good Thing
Today is our 16th anniversary, and I’m all alone…
But that’s actually a good thing.
I’ll explain in a minute (#3 below**).
Here are 9 lessons I’ve learned after 16 years of marriage:
1 — Don’t overwhelm yourself with too much change at once.
My wife and I moved to a new state, started new jobs, and got used to living with each other all in the first 6 months of marriage.
It was a rough year.
Take it slow.
Don’t create too much psychological stress.
2 — Learn your partner’s love language.
(google “Gary Chapman”)
My wife’s primary love language is Quality Time.
It took me a while to realize that just sitting next to each other watching TV didn’t count.
Learn what it takes to make your spouse feel loved.
3 — Make time for yourself.
It’s important to have your own hobbies, friends, and interests.
This gives you something to bring back to the relationship and keep you from losing yourself in the…
