tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545670271830222242.post6632588728871712645..comments2024-03-11T02:18:44.146-05:00Comments on Our Fabulous Life in the Suburbs: Wifely DutiesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039717493682923155noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545670271830222242.post-43413756437521102402016-04-13T22:54:11.915-05:002016-04-13T22:54:11.915-05:00Yikes! You just put in writing soooooo much of wha...Yikes! You just put in writing soooooo much of what I'm struggling with (in myself) as I embark on a new relationship. The whole "I'm my own person" thing, and fear of letting the soft, tender, serving part of me show, lest I set any "precedents"... Even the conservative family part. On the bright side, it's good to know I'm not the only one! Love ya girl, and thanks for sharing!CareandTunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216234744339722086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545670271830222242.post-82992465907476080172016-04-04T10:50:03.163-05:002016-04-04T10:50:03.163-05:00Can you please stop taking my thoughts and putting...Can you please stop taking my thoughts and putting them on your blog ;) In all seriousness though, I too did not want anything from the Old Testament for our readings @ our wedding because they all talked about the wife being submissive and such. In my mind I thought that is not how our marriage was going to be like. I am very stubborn like you. Just a few weeks ago we had a good talk about our bickering/small arguments and what they stem from. A lot of it is from me not wanting Tate to think I won't stick up for myself or for what I believe in. I grew up with loving parents, but my dad would be little my mom and it's something I vowed to never let my husband do so I think I am constantly trying to make sure that doesn't happen. In reality it's not and most of our bickering could be avoided if I would just stop being defensive and not assume we are becoming my parents if I don't say something. Communication is HUGE. Something I tell everyone who wants 'relationship' advice. Kristin makes a good comment above...we each do have our strengths and a team is what a marriage is. Tate and I have a saying...Team work makes the dream work. Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469051115684428513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545670271830222242.post-50569952844916732852016-04-04T09:45:44.519-05:002016-04-04T09:45:44.519-05:00Love your honesty girl! I personally believe that ...Love your honesty girl! I personally believe that marriage is about building a team. It's give and take - sometimes one of you may take more but eventually you will be giving more. Whether it's surface level stuff like household chores or more deep stuff like emotional support, I think if you are equals and respect each other it all evens out in the end. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses and what you contribute to the marriage shouldn't be based on your gender it should be based on what you are good at and what your partner needs from you. Kristin https://www.blogger.com/profile/14659874904221006718noreply@blogger.com