Counting the ways I love my mate.
“How to I love thee? Let me count the ways.”
Said by Me for this blog.
No silly, that was Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
At the suggestion of The Bonny Bard, this week’s listicle is counting the 10 ways my partner’s awesome.
10. The way he smiles.
The first awesome thing I noticed about him.
9. He’s very patient with all my craziness.
He wasn’t that patient when I said I’d be training for a triathlon this summer, but he did agree to do a race with me this fall.
8. He works very, very hard and built up a thriving mediation business that started 12 years ago with him driving to judge’s offices in his car.
7. He’s my biggest cheerleader and support.
6. He calls me out when I need it.
5. He’s a great speaker and bible teacher.
Honestly, it first bugged the heck out of me when he started teaching and preaching. But people seemed to get so much out of it. It was just my selfishness at the perceived “preacher’s wife” role. I learned like most things in life — it really isn’t all about me.
4. He’s fun. And makes me laugh like no one else.
Which I think is why we ended up together all those years ago. And are still together.
3. He doesn’t mess around.
I met a married fellow and father the other day. It was evident that he was a heavy drinker and flirter. Made me once again thankful my husband gets his ego filled in other ways. I wouldn’t have much patience with that attitude.
2. He doesn’t nit-pick my physical appearance.
Again. That would get really, really old.
1. Because he really still seems to be crazy about me after almost 25 years.
What’s fabulous about your mate?
Number 3 is a huge one. I’m always shocked by how some people behave at work parties and things. I love #5 too. Learning that most things aren’t about us is a hard lesson sometimes. Great list!
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Oops so sorry I think I pasted the wrong website to my comment. the correct one is Finding Ninee http://www.findingninee.com
Sorry!!
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Love you! And appreciate that you didn’t mention the lip.
Awwwwww….very sweet and I love that he commented too! The whole trust element is incredibly important and that you stick together as a team (we were just married 24). And that he makes you laugh. I am happy for you both!!!
Awww. I reading the comments and now wonder what your husband is talking about
LOVE #5 Congrats on 25 years!
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trust and faithfulness are definite biggies.
Many would probably be shocked to think my big tough cop husband attends a weekly men’s group with other officers to talk about the job, life, and how to be a Godly man working in a godless world. he’s quiet about his faith often… and yet, stands firmly in it.
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What an awesome post.
The most amazing thing about my husband is this, he has been in the same mood since the day I met him. Now, some might think that’s a bit boring, but no way, not me. He is so rock solid, it’s crazy good!
And I know, without hesitation, that this comes from growing up in a home where I never knew what kind of mood my Dad would be in. This was very unsettling and stressful as a child.
Not here…the man of this house is consistently calm, warm…just good.
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Awesome! You picked out the great qualities…and his sense of humor is the best! So glad our hubs bring it out in one another!
Your hubby sounds like a great guy! I like #6 – we all need to be called out every once in awhile, and if your spouse can’t do it, who can?
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Clearly you guys were about 5 when you got married!! Lovely list & sounds like ya’ll make a great pair.
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Great list and he sounds like a really good catch!
I love #2 – it’s really important that your partner makes you feel good in whatever skin you’re in.
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That is so sweet. He sounds awesome, my husband is a preacher/teacher, it used to bother me a little, it seemed like that dominated so many conversations. Now I see, like you said, it’s not about me. Great of you to point that out!
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The smile….it is a clincher, is it not? I love watching Irishman’s smile light all the way up to his eyes.
Wonderful list!! <3
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I didn’t know your hubby was a preacher and I would never think of you as the preachers wife even though in fact you are. He seems like the perfect fit for you….
Love this post!
xoxo tiffani
that was such a sweet list! I love your honesty. Five is a great one that we all need to remember. My Mom always told me to calm down about my looks. She would say “what shoes was so-so wearing to that party” Usually i would reply I didn’t know which proved her point that I don’t notice these things and most other people don’t also. It’s true that people remember how you made them feel the most.
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