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On Monday, my wife and I will be celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary. Here are 18 things I’ve learned from 18 years of marriage in no particular order…

1. I’ve learned that time hasn’t helped me find the clothes hamper any easier.
2. I’ve learned how much my wife appreciates the simple acts of love in life. Like bringing her a coffee home from Starbucks or cooking dinner to give her a night off.
3. I’ve learned how important it is to have a sturdy lock on the bedroom door
4. I’ve learned how much I don’t miss the steady diet of Hamburger Helper from the first two years of marriage. I didn’t find it all that helpful.
5. I’ve learned that the two words “I’m sorry” diffuses most bombs and the three words “I’m sorry, but” always lights the fuse.
6. I’ve learned how much my leadership(good or bad) affects our family. I feel the weight of that responsibility more than ever.
7. I’ve learned that God always provides. Some of our greatest memories are how God has provided throughout our marriage.
8. I’ve learned how much my wife makes me better in everything that I do.
9. I’ve learned that the cheapest dates are often the most meaningful ones.
10. I’ve learned that my wife is the greatest filter that I have. I run everything through her filter. Her discernment and intuition is unlike anyone I know!
11. I’ve learned that you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl…I love my country girl through and through!
12. I’ve learned that what my wife lacks in spelling, she makes up for a hundredfold in her wisdom.
13. I’ve learned how much a simple word or small touch makes my wife’s day.
14. I’ve learned the value of trust. I can honestly say, my wife has never once given me a reason to question my trust in her.
15. I’ve learned that she is the best household manager that I could ever ask for.
16. I’ve learned to care less of what other people think but I’ve learned to care more of what my wife thinks.
17. I’ve learned that every day that we have together is a gift that I need to treasure.
18. I’ve learned that there is direct correlation between my love for Jesus and my love for my wife. The more I fall in love with Jesus, the more I fall in love with my wife.

What have you learned from marriage?