Quirks (and my 100th post!)

Josh and I have been married for just over 6 months now and people are shocked to hear that we have not had any “growing pains.” Since we didn’t move in together until after our wedding, people would warn us that there would come a time when the quirks would no longer be cute. And to some extent they are right.

It’s really not super adorable that my husband pretends to be Shamu and splash water all over our bathroom sink but I’ve come to realize that, it is what it is. Want to know why? Because when I asked Josh to be more aware of the flooding, he gave me a counter-offer.

He agreed to wipe up the sink if I stop dumping out my glasses and leaving my straw in the sink.

That right there was a wake-up call ladies and gentlemen. My initial annoyance with our soaked sink blinded me to the idea that I could be the cause of something that bugs my husband. To me leaving a straw in the sink until you finish dishes isn’t a big deal, but to him it’s annoying. Just like him drenching our sink doesn’t bother him, but it bothers me.

This interaction reminded me that there will be things we each do that the other tolerates because they are doing the same in another way.

Besides, I’d rather wipe down the sink than nag him to do it, and I’d rather have him throw my straw away than ask me to do it.

Marriage is a give and take, in all kinds of ways.

ALSO~ Today is my 100th post! Thank you to all who frequent my blog, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read my take on things as I learn more about marriage and bonding with Josh.