Fourteen years ago today...

I married my best friend. We’ve had our ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. We’ve experienced more time apart than is healthy, including over a year thanks to Jim’s stint in command, moved nine times in seven years, faced losses of jobs, lack of money, lack of time and anything else life could throw at us. He’s been my best friend since we met over 17 years ago, and I consider myself lucky that I get to spend the rest of my life with him.

I love you, Jim!

12 Comments

Michelle on June 27, 2011 at 12:34 AM

Thanks, Ceri!

Ceri on June 26, 2011 at 8:18 PM

I know this is very belated but Happy Anniversary, you guys! 🙂
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Michelle on June 18, 2011 at 2:26 AM

Thanks, Jodie! I agree. My brother-in-law is facing this very issue right now with his wife. I don't understand how you could even consider living together with someone with whom you were not the best of friends. But maybe that's just me.

bookgazing on June 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Congratulations. It's so nice to hear people describe their partners as friends – because really what's the point otherwise?

Michelle on June 16, 2011 at 12:33 AM

Congratulations on 15 years! I agree that being best friends has made all the difference, and those bumps we've faced have made us closer and stronger. If we can move cross-country as many times as we did and not call quits, then we can do anything!!

Michelle on June 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM

Thanks, Michelle!

Michelle on June 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM

Thanks, Lisa! We are independent beings but much prefer being together than being apart. We just work well together. And being apart so often when we were first married has definitely helped us appreciate the other more.

TrueBookAddict on June 14, 2011 at 4:47 AM

Happy Anniversary!
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Lisa on June 14, 2011 at 2:10 AM

Congratulations, Michelle! You two really have been through a lot together but I think that's what makes a marriage strong; when you have to rely on each other, you come to appreciate each other so much more.

Michelle on June 14, 2011 at 1:35 AM

Thanks, Carol!

Michelle on June 14, 2011 at 1:35 AM

Thanks, Amy! He is a fantastic guy, but I am definitely biased!

amymckie on June 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Congratulations 🙂 That is fantastic that you've been together so long and lived through so much. He must be a fantastic guy!
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Michelle on June 27, 2011 at 12:34 AM

Thanks, Ceri!
Ceri on June 26, 2011 at 8:18 PM

I know this is very belated but Happy Anniversary, you guys! 🙂
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Michelle on June 18, 2011 at 2:26 AM

Thanks, Jodie! I agree. My brother-in-law is facing this very issue right now with his wife. I don't understand how you could even consider living together with someone with whom you were not the best of friends. But maybe that's just me.
bookgazing on June 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Congratulations. It's so nice to hear people describe their partners as friends – because really what's the point otherwise?
Michelle on June 16, 2011 at 12:33 AM

Congratulations on 15 years! I agree that being best friends has made all the difference, and those bumps we've faced have made us closer and stronger. If we can move cross-country as many times as we did and not call quits, then we can do anything!!
Michelle on June 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM

Thanks, Michelle!
Michelle on June 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM

Thanks, Lisa! We are independent beings but much prefer being together than being apart. We just work well together. And being apart so often when we were first married has definitely helped us appreciate the other more.
TrueBookAddict on June 14, 2011 at 4:47 AM

Happy Anniversary!
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Lisa on June 14, 2011 at 2:10 AM

Congratulations, Michelle! You two really have been through a lot together but I think that's what makes a marriage strong; when you have to rely on each other, you come to appreciate each other so much more.
Michelle on June 14, 2011 at 1:35 AM

Thanks, Carol!
Michelle on June 14, 2011 at 1:35 AM

Thanks, Amy! He is a fantastic guy, but I am definitely biased!
amymckie on June 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Congratulations 🙂 That is fantastic that you've been together so long and lived through so much. He must be a fantastic guy!
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