Thursday, January 29, 2009

The 1st year is the hardest...

That's what I've heard anyway! But then I heard that if you can make it through the 1st 5, you can make it through anything! I am starting to understand this concept a lot more. Now, I'm not saying that this is horrible or the toughest thing I've ever been through because by no means is it! But I have GOT to learn to lighten up! I do not like being annoyed with my husband because he takes off his clothes the wrong way, or because he forgets to rinse the dishes, or he walks through the condo with snow on his shoes and I am sock footed, etc. We had a slight discussion last night about why in the world I feel like the way I do things is right and the way he does them is WRONG!!! I sometimes wonder how he made it to a few days shy of 27 without me!! I shouldn't wonder that! He obviously did and did just fine at it! I do not ever remember having to have my way ALL the time with stuff. Maybe his way IS better...but how would I know, because I never let him have the chance to show me his way. I just do not want to be frustrated with him over the stupidest little things. I even try to gear myself up for his different approaches to things. Like right now, I'll sit here and think, "When I get home tonight Josh is going to do something differently than I would like it, but that does not mean it's wrong." The problem is I need to tell myself, "When I get home tonight Josh is going to do EVERYTHING differently than I would, but that does not mean it's wrong." I love this man like crazy! He is completely wonderful and he loves me and would do anything for me! I need to be more laid back like he is! How do I do that? How do I really get through my head that if he does something differently, then I should not get annoyed? Am I the only newly married person that feels this way? I'm sure he's tired of getting yelled at. Does this part go away? I'm hoping it's just because we're trying to learn to live together and bring 2 different styles together...but do they ever come together????????

2 comments:

  1. Jenny! I am laughing at this because I am pretty sure every married couple goes through the same thing. In fact, Kris and I are just about at 5 years' of marriage and we STILL get on each other's nerves about how to do things. We've been bickering for the last couple days straight because I'm always cleaning up the kitchen and Alex's toys after we put him to bed, and I just ASSUME that my husband thinks about doing the same things. Noooo...he's on the couch watching TV and I'm thinking, "There's too much to do!"
    Anyway...it's WORTH it to give and take in a marriage because you'd rather be together than away from each other. You'll have to compromise for the rest of your life, but I THINK it does get easier! :) Good luck! I'm with you on this!

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  2. Josh and Joe are always doing the wrong thing. Jen and Mel are always doing it right. That's how it plays out in my head!

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