On our anniversary trip to Disneyland, we found out that married couples are considered "newly-weds" for 24 months. I thought I was past that!
Well, since I'm still a newly-wed, I figured I would continue the whole "Things I learn As a Newly-Wed" thing.
So we've hit this point in our marriage, where people no longer say "congratulations", but rather, they make some strange comments... Comments like, "They're newly-weds, that's why they still talk to each other," and "You're considered a newly-wed for 2 years, then it's all down hill from there!"
This sort of bothered me. Why would anyone say something like that? I feel like our culture has some very mixed feelings about marriage. Half the time people are excited about it, I mean, look at Pinterest. And the other half of the time, people seem to think marriage is just a ball and chain.
One thing I have certainly learned, is that marriage is a beautiful gift. It doesnt "bind" you unless you don't want to be in it. When you love the person you marry, marriage frees you. It is the ultimate expression of love and trust. It is so much more than a contract.
I intend to keep thinking of my marriage as a blessing. I won't let routine make this union any less special. I was blessed to find the love of my life at such a young age, and despite what American culture seems to think of young marriage, I feel like I am in the right place.
One of the most important things in any relationship, is to value it. Nurture the relationship, and always feel grateful. Having one person by your side for eternity is such an amazing thing. I will never be without a best friend. When I said yes, I made my choice verbally and legally. Each day I must make my choice spiritually.
