It’s Her Fault That I’m In This Marriage
Is your marriage suffering? I discovered that it is possible to find contentment every day. Despite the length of your marriage you have the power to wear your marriage mindset daily.
Make a list of everything she does that annoys you. Ask yourself how many times you have made a stupid comment about that habit. Ask yourself if the ruined mood was worth it. Would any of the things that set you off be important if you thought you were going to lose her?
I can’t squeeze my truck in the garage because the eddie bauer convertible is parked too far to one side. It is an accepted part of my daily ritual that I will have to move her car before I can park.
I have asked her a million times to hang the wet towels up in the bathroom so they will dry. Please don’t leave the toothbrush in the shower and remove the baby bath toys after this kids are bathed. When I fall over in the shower the only thing to save my head will be when it hits the wet wadded towel.
I know that she gives away useful items without telling me. She gave my home space heaters to the local senior center. She donated my workshop tv to an assisted living center. My stuff.
The day she was showing property to clients turned to night. I could not reach her and she had not contacted me. I was upset and as time passed I became concerned. This was out of character. When she got home I learned about the accident on the bridge that resulted in a three hour detour.
Her small acts of annoyance did not seem important. I made a list and turned them into positives. I was positive that I did not car where she parked as long as she made it home each day. I was certain that the number of times I was grateful she was the mother of our children outnumbered the toys in the tub. She can give away all my heaters because she provides the warmth to our shared life.
Every day I use every one of her fabulous ‘faults’ to remind myself that I am a better husband and father because of the partnership we share. I smile when get out to move her car or take a shower. These are now my constant reminders that I am blessed.
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