On Sunday (Sept 2nd), my husband and I will celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary. While we reach the "copper anniversary" we may still be newlyweds compared to some (my grandparents have been married 62 years!), we see no signs of stopping. I look forward for many more years together. Since a happy home is one that includes happy occupants, I thought I might share a secret of our success so far.
Two toothpastes. Two toothpastes? That's it? That's it.
Mine is clearly the tube on the left. ;) As you can see, his is pretty disgusting. Don't get me wrong, he's actually quite neat in other areas of his life, just not this one. When we first got married and moved in together I was appalled. How could I share a life with a man if I can't even bear to use the same tube of toothpaste? Then, it hit me. Just get your own tube silly. I refused to be one of the couples you see in the movies and on TV that are driven apart by one partner leaving the cap off. So, now he can leave his cap off if he wants. He can squeeze in the middle (GASP) if he feels so inclined. He doesn't even have to wipe the top off. It's all his. It's been 7 years and I can honestly say that NEVER have we fought about toothpaste. I am no marriage expert, I know, but for us, this tiny thing has made a big difference. It has reminded us that mole hills need not turn into mountains. And that while in marriage it's good to share things, lots of things, it's not necessary to share everything!
That said, I'm lucky enough to have found someone wonderful who makes sharing easier. Happy 7th Anniversary Byron! I love you!
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