My husband and I have been together for 7 years. Rumor has it that once you make it past 7 years you’re golden because you made it past the “7 year itch”. The only itch I have is my back and he scratches it!

In our 7 years, we’ve endured much more than most couples see in a life time. Those trials we faced together made us stronger as individuals and a couple. When I was at my lowest of lows and highest of highs, he was there. He is the person I’m most comfortable with. Couples should have that with their significant other. We can talk about everything. We don’t keep secrets, we’re open to each other, we listen to each other and love hard. I have a love for my husband like no other. Because of how we’ve handle our relationship and grown together, I never picture life with anyone else.

When times seem hard, people are too quick to jump to quitting. This is also a time where people start to wander and become unfaithful. If there’s one bit advise I can give is be honest with each other and don’t hide anything. Is our marriage perfect? Absolutely not. But you know what? We’ve made it us and as perfect as we could. No relationship is perfect.

Remember you aren’t alone when you have a little argument. It’s ok to disagree. Just don’t let it consume you. The little saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is ironic because truth be told words can hurt and what you say when you emotions are high can change a whole relationship. Once words are said you can’t take them back. Never go to bed mad. Don’t fight over the little stuff. We don’t argue often at all, but our biggest arguments have been over little things that shouldn’t matter. We sit back and laugh at how “dumb” we were arguing over laundry!

All relationships are different. What works for me and my husband may not work for you and that’s ok! You have to find what works best. No two couples are alike. Just remember, stay true to yourself and each other. Don’t give up when times get tough!

I’m thankful my husband never gave up on me when he could have MANY times!