For better, for worse

March 24, 2021

Reflection: We need people in our lives who can see us when we can’t see ourselves.

Today, I’m grateful for: Support from my partner.

Challenge: Thank your partner or close friend for the role they play in your well-being.

Today, I’m not feeling well. And the type-A, suck-it-up, people-pleasing, perfectionist in me has spent the bulk of the day pretending like I feel better than I do. But as I closed out my “daily tasks”, the weight of the evening agenda started creeping in. Swimming lessons, figure out dinner, kitchen cleanup, bedtime and bath routine...I get exhausted just thinking about it. 😪

But I am blessed to have a partner who can see me when I can’t see myself. And so tonight, he managed swim lessons, he managed dinner, he managed kitchen cleanup. And despite a little support from me along the way, he generally took the weight of our typical evening chaos off my shoulders.

Tonight, I’m feeling grateful for a partner who supports me when I need it, and does so willingly, lovingly and without frustration. I say all of this not to pretend like I have some magical spouse who should be praised and given some kickback for his care. I say this to emphasize the importance of having people in our lives who meet us where we are, and love us anyway.

This is the kind of love, care and compassion that should be expected of any partner. This is what we sign up for. For better, for worse. In sickness and in health. There for the highs worth celebrating and the lows that give meaning to the alternative.

Shoutout to my husband. My best friend. My partner. My rock. I’m so grateful for you.

XO

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