With daily routine comes daily remarks and repetitive "love you"s. Sometimes those special words that we'd like to hear get lost in requests and favors to help around the house. Sometimes our minds are elsewhere. While hearing, "I love you" is certainly important in a marriage, words of affirmation and affection, to me, can also be equally as important.
Here are 5 things I haven't said to my husband lately that he needs to hear.
#1: You're My Number One
You are my other half, my best friend, my confidant and lover. There isn't a person on this earth that I put before you. When we have a family and kids are thrown into the mix, I will still choose to put you first. I value your input on all decisions that affect our lives and I value your opinion above all others. When something exciting happens, you're the first person I want to tell. When I have a bad day, yours are the only arms I want around me. You are my number one.
#2: You're the Apple of my Eye
From the moment we met, I've only had eyes for you. In a world where there are ideals for how women "should" look I know that there is the same standard for men, often times unaddressed. I want you to know that you will always be more than enough for me. A simple glance and smirk from you can always make my heart flutter no matter where we are. Your insecurities frustrate me; I wish you could see yourself the way I see you: perfectly imperfect and perfect for me. Channing Tatum has nothing on you. You are the apple of my eye.
#3 I Appreciate You
Though my words or actions sometimes fail to convey how much I appreciate you, I want you to know without a doubt that I do. I appreciate your handy work around the house and your willingness to protect me from every creepy crawly that makes me squeal (centipedes are not my friend). I appreciate your hugs and encouraging words after a bad day. I appreciate pizza night after grocery shopping when cooking just seems out of the question. I appreciate how hard you work to provide for the life we have made together. I appreciate your willingness to joke around with me and laugh together even when you've had little sleep and we're laying in bed. Most of all, I appreciate your love and the comfort I have in knowing that you are mine.
#4: I'm Proud of You
I thought you were a good man when we first met, but you've grown into an even more respectable man since. I am so proud of the man you are and the man you're continually striving to be for me. I am proud of your work accomplishments and I am so proud to be your wife. I am proud of you.
#5: I Will Try My Best
Though I am human and flawed, I will always try my best to make sure you know how much I love and adore you and how much I appreciate you. I will try my best to always love you in those moments it's hardest. I will try my best to be interested in the things you're interested in. I will try my best to speak with love. I will try my best to be my best for you.
Photo cred:
http://www.loveandlavender.com/2015/06/bridal-shoot-in-lavender-fields-of-provence/
