Five years ago today, Jeff asked me out on our first date and we've been together ever since. I know that our one year anniversary is coming up next week, but this seemed like an important milestone in our relationship. Besides, this last year has been a piece of cake. Our wedding felt more like a formality since we had already been committed to one another for so long. Don't get me wrong, things do change once that ring is on your finger, but really, Jeff and I knew we were going to be together for the rest of our lives, we didn't need a piece of paper to prove it.
Five years! In some ways it has flown by, and in other ways, it feels like time has stood still. I think back to the girl that I was when we met and it seems like such a long time ago. There's a part of me that wants to go back and tell that girl that everything's going to work itself out, and slow down! Enjoy these years. Jeff and I have come a long way in our relationship. Everyone says that the first year of marriage is the hardest, but for us, it was fairly easy. We had been living together for almost four years by the time we said our vows, and we knew everything about eachother. There were no suprises. There were no fights about dirty socks stuffed in shoes, or lost keys, because we had been through that before. We had both met when we were young, and we basically grew up together. It's nice to know already that we are capable of growing as individuals, but also growing together as a couple.
I won't say that everything has always been easy. I hate when couples like to paint a picture perfect relationship because it's unrealisitic. There are going to be arguments from time to time because there are two different people in the relationship. I guess if you married someone who was exactly like you, in every sense of the word, then there wouldn't be a problem, but what's the fun in that? I love that Jeff and I are different from one another. I think our differences compliment one another. We have had some really terrible fights in the past, but I think if we're able to learn from them, then they aren't that terrible. We're still learning how to communicate our wants and needs to one another, but we've come a long way. I know that there will be rough patches mixed in with the good times, but we'll be okay because we're willing to work on our issues as they come.
Happy Anniversary Sweetie!
All grown up. Heading to our Christmas party for work. December 2007.
2 comments:
HaHa, I love it. Just the pictures alone tell a story of evolution on my part. Hell, if you would have had a picture from five years ago you would have seen me in black from head to toe and sporting eye liner. In the '05 picture I have an eyebrow ring and long hair. In the most recent I have an "I will conform" haircut, nice suit and a cheesy Christmas tie.
In all seriousness though, the past 5 years have been some of the best years in my life. It's all about growing, learning and living. I'm glad neither of us take life too seriously and that we, above all, live life to enjoy life. It has been an adventure, a challenge, and a carnival ride all at the same time. I wouldn't have it any other way. On to the next 5 years!
Awww Jeff, I liked your long hair, and I love this picture of you guys all dressed up. It really is a very good picture.
Love,
Mom
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