Easier Said Than Done
'The goal of marriage is not to think alike but to think together.'
--Robert Dodds
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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6 Comments:
Actually, I do better by not thinking at all ....
That made me laugh, Mike.
Love it - and what a relief - because we've never thought the same on anything!
Glad you're relieved, Diane. Lord knows, there are enough other things out there to keep us agitated and concerned. Marriage ought to be a refuge from all that.
Next month, we'll be married for 18 years. I think we do think a lot alike and I'm not always sure that is a good thing. While it is comforting to have a person who really understands you, a different perspective can sometimes be helpful too.
I'm not complaining, though, because I think one of the great comforts of marriage is when we don't demand perfection of each other. It's all about a gentle nudging toward what we really need - and that changes over time.
I think that whole for better or worse thing speaks to importance of adaptability and patience.
You've made a number of crucial points here, Donna, which I couldn't agree with more. Thanks for that valuable addition.
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