I am not in any way, shape or form an expert in marriage. While overall I am extremely happy in mine and would not change it for the world I realize that it is not perfect. We bicker a bit too much, which is mostly my fault. We don’t match up perfectly on all of our thoughts, but the important thing is that we adore each other and above all else want the other person to be happy. For the most part we also know how to compromise, and that’s what I want to talk about at the moment.
Compromise is one of the keys to a good marriage. Things are not always going to go your way, no matter how much you want them to, and being able to put aside your disappointment and work together to find a compromise is crucial to a marriage that will last and remain strong and above all happy for both parties involved.
I’m not saying I’m always good at it. I have a selfish streak a mile long and I know that, but it is tempered by the fact that I love my husband and want him to be as happy in our marriage as I am… and I’m more happy than I would have ever thought possible. Marriage is work, it’s hard and rough and dirty sometimes, but it’s worth it if you have the right person by your side. Sometimes you have to put aside the things you want, and concentrate on what you need together. The wants will come with work and time, but not if the needs aren’t taken care of first.
