October 27, 2015
It Starts With Respect

Dear Dr. Laura:

I am a happily married man, and my wife and I will celebrate our 10th anniversary this year.  She is the most important person in my world, and not a single day goes by that I do not marvel at who she is and how lucky I am to share a life with her.  We are often asked why it is that we have such a remarkable marriage.  It starts with respect.  When I met her, I knew I wanted to be with a woman I respected, genuinely admired, and who felt the same about me.  

We have been through some hefty life trials - the sort that bring out each other's strengths and weaknesses.  We have both seen each other at our worst, and we love each other more for it.  We've weathered a few storms knowing there will be more to come, but we show each other love and respect, kindness and consideration.  And we show it every day.

We start every morning with a kiss and a kind word - not because we have to, but because we want to.  We ask each other:  "Honey, what can I do for you today?"  We text each other during the day.  We never once speak down to the other or call each other ugly names.  We hug.  Each night we spoon each other to sleep.  Our marriage isn't perfect - we argue, and at times, we seem to be on different pages.  But our sweet, simple daily routine anchors us to our vows.  We cherish each other.  Truly.  Thank you, Dr. Laura for reminding all of us to treat our wives and husbands with the love and respect we vowed to honor them with at the altar.

Shawn


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM