A Rose By Any Other Name

Somebody forwarded me an article that said "marriage is not to make you happy but to make you holy". I almost passed out but on later reflection I have realized how true it is. Marriage is serious growing up I no go lie you. You have die to self as much as you can or either the marriage will not make it or you will have an unhappy spouse. After years of living in a condo, we finally moved to the suburbs. I know right? Cos I was the ultimate city girl. But it's surprisingly cool to live here. Firstly we are 5 minutes away from everything and I mean everything. The restaurants, the shops, Walmart, everything. I love that! But the flip side is that it's too much yard work. And I have no plans of doing any yard work so the Mr. has his work cut out for him. But he doesn't like yard work either. So it's frustrating. Having to pay all these people to take care of this grass that grows like weed. But if that's the worst of my complaints about the Mr. then I'm crazy right? Of course it's not. But you just can't say everything!!!! You just can't. But still I'm proud of myself that no matter how angry I am with the Mr. I grit my teeth and still smile and say what I need to say calmly. Go me!!!!! Trust me that's so not easy but it works far more than yelling and screaming and it also stop my blood pressure from sky rocketing. Bottom line, it is what it is. And once you learn how not to let the situation overpower you, you start enjoying your marriage and your life Le Chaim Lala