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Our Marriage: Three Years Strong & Still Learning

October 9, 2013 by Dani Faust 42 Comments

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OK, first of all, can I just say….it feels very wrong saying 3 years strong, because I’ve been with this dude for basically my entire adult life, so saying 3 years feels like I’m shortchanging our relationship.

But anyway….

Happy 3rd Anniversary Jonathan!!

I love you so very much!

Our 1st Anniversary: We went to Vegas to celebrate, we found out we were pregnant and it was a crazy amazing celebration!

Our 2nd Anniversary: We had a sleeping 4 month old and just went out to dinner at one of our fave spots

2nd anniversary photo

Now, for our 3rd anniversary we’ve got a screechy baby, a bruck foot man, and a sleepy preggo lady. We’re SO not doing anything to celebrate big. I vote we just order in from this indo-chinese place we like and call it a night. (I’ll report back to you on FB to tell you what we actually did.)

This was a big year for us, and a trying one as well. We had some great laughs and wonderful times raising our son. We enjoyed a fun family vacation, and we found out we’re expecting another baby! On the other side, this year John’s accident changed our dynamic a whole lot. We had more struggles than we’ve ever had. Despite any hard times we’ve had, and wanting to punch him in the face sometimes, and any more to come….it’s comforting knowing that I’m doing the ups and downs of life with my best friend. My homeyloverfriend. (what’s that from?)

Here’s a bit of what I learned in my 3rd year of marriage:

  • I heard it before, but now I truly get it: Marriage takes constant (read: CONSTANT) work.
  • Sharing really kinda sucks, I get why kids don’t wanna do it. #onlychildsyndrome
  • We MUST compromise and take turns with undesirable responsibilities (like waking at 5am with a crazy toddler)
  • Fighting is useless when you want to just be right
  • Frequent “State of the Union addresses” are super necessary
  • Staying connected physically is worth its weight in marriage gold
  • Fatherhood makes husbands sexier
  • It’s ALL about teamwork. (COUGH: and I’m the coach! COUGH)
  • Let it go. Just let it go. It’s not that serious.  (This lesson I’m working HARD on lol)

 I’m excited to see what our fourth year of marriage brings!

We’ve got a big move south, a major shift in my business, a second child coming into the world, and lots of new experiences and challenges. I gotta tell ya, I’m supremely grateful that I’m doing all of these things with my Johnny.

 

How do you celebrate your anniversaries?

 

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Comments

  1. Terri Huggins says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:37 am

    This is too cute. Happy Anniversary. I know what its like to say you’ve only been together for as long as your marriage when you know you’ve been together for much longer. It’s killing me to say we’ve been married for 5.5 months and completely ignore the part where we’ve been together for almost 7 years.

    As for celebration, you can always do something small. For each month of our marriage we do something small and special. On the first month, we read the guestbook of our wedding and sipped our favorite wine, the second month we went to the local bakery to get a red velvet cake, etc Regardless of what you do, I hope it’s enjoyed. 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 9, 2013 at 9:46 am

      I’m glad you understand! I’ve been with this crazy man since I was 19, and now I’m supposed to say this is just our 3rd anniversary? No way…I did my bid…I did my time for MUCH longer than that LOL

      I like your monthly celebrations, too cute. You sound like a newlywed!! hehehe

      I think we’re going to go out as a family for a lunch and then tonight we’ll have a cake for dessert at home after Rohan’s in bed.

      Reply
  2. LeSha Brewer says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Beautiful! My husband and I are going to celebrate our 3 year anniversary in December. Happy Anniversary to you guys!

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 9, 2013 at 11:58 am

      Thank you and congrats to yoU!

      Reply
  3. Divachyk // Relaxed Thairapy says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Awesome. Congrats. We’re in yr 15!

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 9, 2013 at 11:58 am

      15 years of marriage?! What’s the secret?!

      Reply
  4. Keeley Powell says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Congratulations! You have so much going on! My husband and I have been together for 15 years and married for 8+. I know the feeling of “shortchanging” when you only count wedding anniversaries. 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 9, 2013 at 11:58 am

      Thank you! Yeah a lot is happening, it’s scawwwy! 🙂 8 years of marriage, congrats!

      Reply
  5. MHNWrites says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Congrats! Me and my husband hit three years next month — Marriage is such a beautiful thing 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 9, 2013 at 11:57 am

      Thank you! Congrats and happy early anniversary!

      Reply
  6. RCSOATL says

    October 9, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    CONGRATS!! y’all look soo happy 🙂 love is beautiful 🙂

    http://www.rcsoatl.com

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 9, 2013 at 1:26 pm

      Thank you! That’s an old pic tho. Love is grand aint it!?

      Reply
  7. nylse says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    happy anniversary; its great doing life with a friend…wishing you many more and where are you moving to?

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 9, 2013 at 1:27 pm

      Thank you! We’re moving to south florida

      Reply
  8. lalaine hagler says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    happy anniversary to a very beautiful couple!!! more blessings to your family!

    Delightful Ideas

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:45 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  9. FabEllis says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Happy Anniversary!

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:45 am

      Thanks FabEllis! 🙂

      Reply
  10. kgstyle says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    Happy Anniversary to you both! My husband and I always celebrate both the day we started dating and the day we got married. For our marriage anniversary, we usually do something we both like. He chooses one thing – I choose the other.
    For our dating one, we wear the same colors we had on the day and do something corny…that only non-married single couples do! Just to remember our youth…:)

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:45 am

      So sweeeeet!!

      Reply
      • kgstyle says

        October 10, 2013 at 10:57 am

        Thank you!:)

        Reply
  11. ilove says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    For our 3rd yr, we went parasailing…. and for this past yr, which was our 5th yr, we just had a baby who was only 4 wks, so we did a candle lit dinner and movie in the living room and baby was sleep. The other yrs, we did dates, and hotels, etc.

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:46 am

      Awesome anniversary dates!

      Reply
  12. ilove says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:46 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Carissa says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Happy Anniversary!!!!

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:46 am

      Thanks Carissa!

      Reply
  14. Peg T says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Happy Anniversary, you have a very busy 3rd year ahead of you guys. Have a great time celebrating

    PS – Seeing your hair long in the pic brought back some memories

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:47 am

      Hey Peg, Thanks and You’ve got a busy year ahead too missy!!

      PS: who you tellin’?! LOL I almost tried to run my hands thru it. hehe

      Reply
  15. Katherine Gilbert says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Happy anniversary!! I agree marriage is definitely a lot of work.

    Reply
    • Dani Faust says

      October 10, 2013 at 7:47 am

      Thanks! It truly is, but worth it.

      Reply
      • Katherine Gilbert says

        October 10, 2013 at 8:31 am

        YES So Worth It. My Husband And I Are Coming Up On Our 15Th Year Next Year.

        Reply
        • Dani Faust says

          October 10, 2013 at 8:41 am

          Congrats! What’s your “secret?”

          Reply
  16. Tola says

    October 10, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Awwww happy anniversary!! Everyday’s definitely a school day 🙂

    Reply
  17. Kathy Conway says

    October 10, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Aww… you’re both so adorable! Happy Anniversary!

    Reply
  18. Rose's Daughter says

    October 10, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I’m a day late, but Happy Anniversary!!!

    Reply
  19. Toia B. says

    October 11, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    I loved this post. You are too funny! Congrats to you both. My hubby and I just celebrated six years of marriage in August. We went to one of our favorite Spanish restaurants in NYC, Sofrito. Our funds are limited these days which means we don’t have the luxury of eating out as often as we used to, so that was a nice treat. In years past, we took short trips to neighboring states, dinner on the big day and just enjoyed each others’ company. That’s what it’s really about!

    Reply
  20. HarlemLoveBirds says

    October 11, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Happy belated anniversary! I feel ya on feeling shortchanged since you’ve known each other so long – I’ve known my husband for 14 years and we’ve only been married for 4. Looking forward to a belated anniversary trip to Vegas in a few weeks!

    Reply
  21. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy says

    October 12, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Happy Belated Anniversary to guys! The Mr and I just finished celebrating our third wedding anniversary a few ago too. I definitely agree that marriage takes constant work if you want it to be successful.

    Reply
  22. Dawn M says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:02 am

    Ilove the way you write! So fun to read your posts! I read about 5 of them, but I’ll just comment here 🙂 Can I also just say that I love all of your boots!! sexy mama! haha
    Happy Anniversary! My hubs is in the army, so it’s unusual for us to actually be together on our special day. We usually just go out to dinner to a super fancy place so we can get all dolled up…since he’s usually in uniform and im in my mom uniform of yoga pants, tank and flip flops! So it’s nice to get all fancy!

    Reply
  23. Zaakirah Demba says

    August 3, 2017 at 12:29 am

    This resonated well with me, especially all the amazing tips. My husband and I just celebrated our third anniversary and I can tell it’s already going to be a challenging one. Here’s to many more!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 4, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      Happy anniversary!! You can withstand any storm. Good luck to you both. Lead with love!

      Reply

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