rumpusparable

For all he drives me insane at times, makes me so mad that I feel like I could burst something, annoys me with things... I so adore my spouse.

We've had our problems over the past 11 years so far, but we've never had the genuine mismatch or disliking that is so commonly seen in couples, in marriages, that makes me wonder every time I see people putting themselves through it.

When there's a problem that needs talked about, we talk about it.
We have a basic respect for the other as a separate person.
When one of us needs space, the other gives it.
When one of us needs time together, it's a priority.
We have basic trust, built from being frank with each other even when the truth is hard for one or both.
We are, more than being married or lovers, best friends.

There have been some damn hard times, but today we're still together because of those things listed. I don't settle and that's how you get a good partner, by not settling for less. I don't understand those who put up with less than that -or how so many feel good, really good, about giving their partner less.