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Steve and I celebrated our 6th Wedding Anniversary yesterday, though after some discussion, we joked about having 2 anniversaries - one on the day we decided we were a couple, and one on the day we were formally married. We always seem to miss the first date, and the latter, well, we almost missed this year - or at least Steve did until I asked him what we were doing and his response was, "Let's go see a movie!" And I stared at him, and he looked at the calendar, and he said, "Oooooooooh. *This* weekend..." and proceeded to wait unitl Saturday to decide anyway. Oh well.
Unfortunately, I had to work, but such is life. I did end up getting half the day off, so Steve and I wandered around the Lake Oswego Farmer's Market, got lunch, bought berries, and then wandered homewards for him to get some work done and me to quietly read. (He desparately needed his time, and... I understand. So, I gave him a little while longer, then demanded his attention.) We ate at a lovely little Persian restaurant downtown and had a couple glasses of Plum Wine over dessert at home. Then, we talked. It's just so nice to lay back, cuddle and *talk*, and we rarely have the time to do that anymore. Lots of things, the future, our plans, our hopes, potential job offers.
It's interesting how we're here today. We've now known each other for 11 years - friends first and always. It's very comfortable and very comfort*ing*. Although we have our spats, and we usually take out irritations and frustrations on each other, we really do think in terms of "we", not "I" or "him/her". I like it. I don't feel alone when we're this close. I don't feel as though I have so much to take on myself. I know he's there to help me - to support me however he can, and it's the same the other way around. If he needs me, I don't hestitate to be there for him.
I love Steve with all my heart, and he loves me every bit as much. We make a great team, and I know we'll be even better next year.
Unfortunately, I had to work, but such is life. I did end up getting half the day off, so Steve and I wandered around the Lake Oswego Farmer's Market, got lunch, bought berries, and then wandered homewards for him to get some work done and me to quietly read. (He desparately needed his time, and... I understand. So, I gave him a little while longer, then demanded his attention.) We ate at a lovely little Persian restaurant downtown and had a couple glasses of Plum Wine over dessert at home. Then, we talked. It's just so nice to lay back, cuddle and *talk*, and we rarely have the time to do that anymore. Lots of things, the future, our plans, our hopes, potential job offers.
It's interesting how we're here today. We've now known each other for 11 years - friends first and always. It's very comfortable and very comfort*ing*. Although we have our spats, and we usually take out irritations and frustrations on each other, we really do think in terms of "we", not "I" or "him/her". I like it. I don't feel alone when we're this close. I don't feel as though I have so much to take on myself. I know he's there to help me - to support me however he can, and it's the same the other way around. If he needs me, I don't hestitate to be there for him.
I love Steve with all my heart, and he loves me every bit as much. We make a great team, and I know we'll be even better next year.
happy
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Angie and I usually put more effort into dating our getting-together aniversary rather than our marriage aniversary. The former was 11 years ago, the latter 5 years ago. That 6 years was important to us, and the marriage generally a celebration of where we were rather than a start of a new life together.
It's always wonderful to meet other happy couples! Our friends in Montréal have generally not been in long-term relationships, and it starts to feel a bit weird to not only be in one, but be happy, too. =)