My best friend is a very special person in my life. They are the first person I think about when I make plans. They are the first person I go to when you need someone to talk to or to talk for no reason at all. They are the most important person in my life.
I met my best friend back around October 2000. This person approached me while I was at work, asking me to perform a silly task in front of them (like they were on a scavenger hunt). I wasn’t sure what to think, but I played along anyways. A week later I ran into this person while on an errand from work. What started as series of phone conversations and dates lead to a relationship that grew bigger and stronger. If you haven’t caught on yet, my best friend is indeed my wife.
Most of my posts recently have been about triathlons and racing. Triathlons have been a big part of my life recently, well mornings anyways, but bigger than racing in my life is my wife and kids. I always knew I was pretty luck with her, but realized even more this past weekend. I have several friends whose past relationships haven’t worked out for the best unfortunately. I am not saying my relationship with Sherri hasn’t had their ups and downs; they have. I am very thankful we get along really well and not much bother’s either one of us. Married and relationships take lots of work on each party, and even more when kids are involved. We have been together for 9.5yrs total and there seems to be something new and different to tackle each week.
We are still working on the “Perfect Routine” raising our kids. It seems once one thing is going well, we (probably more me) start slipping in a different area. But we are human and mistakes are going to happen. Right now we are in the stages of potty training, listening, sleeping all night and being quite during Mommy and Daddy’s show with Eli. He is 2yrs and 7mths old. Mabry, oh my baby girl; she is great. She is in that sponge stage, where Eli is showing her everything to do. She is talking more and repeating words more clearly.
Anyhow, in order to keep a strong relationship with your best friend (Wife/Girlfriend) there are certain things I try to do.
· Communication- This can be hard but needs to be easy. You must communicate what’s going on or how you feel.
· Don’t go to bed anger- It’s always better to settle up and resolve any problems instead of letting them spoil inside of you.
· Separation- You must have time to yourself from time to time, that way enjoy the time being around your spouse.
Disclaimer: I am not a relationship expert. This post was intended and purpose only to tell the World I love my wife and thankful for her every day.
