a rare thing

At this point in time it is a rare thing to be in a long term committed relationship let alone married. I am not saying it doesn't happen as it does, but it is thrust on us everywhere that it is okay to get married to get divorced or to avoid marriage altogether and just live with one another. I am not saying people who do that are horrible, but it does sadden me some. I love being married to my husband. I love being able to count on him coming home to me and only me. I love the example it gives to my children and what it shows them to expect from the person they choose to spend their life with. You should be able to expect unconditional love and respect. You should be able to be sure in the relationship you share that you are the one who matters and just you. I know that their our married people who cheat on their partners and it doesn't create a box of flawlessness but I do believe it gives you a better shot when those values and expectations are so clearly defined. All of that being said I am so grateful for the amazing example my parents have shown me with their marriage. They had a very rough start but instead of giving up and being done they fought through it and now have been married for 27 years and 1 day. :) How amazing is that to be shown that amount of love and commitment to one another even in the rough times? I am so glad I have been able to have such a great example in my life of a positive relationship. I hope that my kids can get so much positive from the example that Aarron and I set for what a marriage should be, and that we can keep the wonderful example going.