“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other” -Audrey Hepburn
Without a doubt, my relationships with my spouse, daughter, parents, siblings, and friends are a HUGE part of my life. That doesn’t always mean that connection comes easily. I remember coming home from our honeymoon and looking at my husband. He was so wonderful and perfect (really, I’ve had friends tell me he is the “perfect husband”- which he really is) yet we somehow were struggling to connect with one another. He was used to his bachelor ways, and I was used to my old stubborn ways of perfection. Eventually, through extra effort we learned to adjust and adapt to one another. Although he still sometimes teases me about not folding his underwear the way he likes 😉
Ryan + I entered a new season of life welcoming our first child to the world this past December. Now…that is one heck of an adjustment! We have been working as a team to take care of the needs of our daughter but also have come to realize how important it is that we have a focus on our own relationship and connect with one another throughout the day.
Obviously the people in our lives are a huge part of our lives and we love them! I love this quote by Thomas S. Monson: “Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.” I think most of us would agree with that. Yet why do we often prioritize other things ahead of our loved ones?
I am really excited to learn more about relationships. Not just my marital relationship but also about how to become a better mother, sister, and friend. Some of the topics I plan on overing with be affordable date nights, understanding one another’s love languages, how to stay connected with family who lives far away, and how to make + keep friendships.
I’m sure some of you will have ideas for some challenges in this area. I would love to hear any of your ideas!
