Just look at that sweet face. That's my honey. We'll be married 36 years this July. I was 18 when we married, so that means two-thirds of my life has been spent with him.
Everyone says marriage is hard work and certainly there are challenges, but I can honestly say that being married to Kevin is pretty easy. Oh, he's got his quirks...sneezing attacks at the MOST inopportune times, fixation with lightbulbs, and he's kind of stubborn but these quirks pale compared to his good qualities.
Kevin GETS me, where very few other people really do. My Myers Briggs personality survey said my personality type INFJ was less than 1% of the population and so complex that even the person with that personality can't figure themselves out. Sometimes he suffers from matrimonial deafness, but if I ever really have a problem or feel sad and need someone to talk to, he is always there and always a comfort. As Dr. Phil says, he's my soft place to fall.
My dad has said that if it weren't for Kevin, I would have probably been married three times already. That stung...but I think he is really saying what I just said above. Either that, or I'm such a pain in the butt that no one but Saint Kevin would put up with me. I prefer to think its the first option.
My son said his wife completes him. I feel that way about Kevin too. He is Yin to my Yang.
I am too frank sometimes...he is always political and considerate of others feelings.
I have a touch of ADD and he is steady and ritualistic and calming.
He likes me just the way I am and has never ever one asked me to change for him.
He thinks I am really special and talented and takes as much pride in my quilts as I do. He even tolerates quilt shops and likes to help me pick out border fabrics. (The women just swoon over him in the quilt stores).
He loves our kids and our dogs and our parents without reservation. He is a natural caregiver but that doesn't make him any less masculine!
He's still a horn dog after all these years!
We still hold hands whenever we walk together.
He makes me want to be a better person for him.
I feel secure in his love.
I love you Kevin.
4 comments:
Carla, you are very lucky to be in such a happy and stable relationship. I'm a little jealous! I hope to find someone like Kevin someday. You two really do seem like a pair---a true partnership. That's to be admired. Congratulations almost on 36 years!
Congratulations Carla and Kevin! I feel the same way about Kelby...He completes me. Im so glad you have each other! That horn dog comment actually made me LOL!
Very sweet. Its always nice to have someone who "gets" you.
Dad is by far the best man ever. He has always been someone I can count on too. Whenever, I need a friend or just a good laugh. He is always there. I am glad that you two have found each other and I am very honored to have you both as my parents. Thank you both for loving us and showing us how to love and be loyal. Love you both. I hope you both continue to enjoy each other and love each other unconditionally.
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