See This Our Way

When things get a bit rough in “G and D land”, I sit back and think about what life would be like without him. What always brings me back is how he has changed me for the better. Despite the fact that our differences cause some friction; they’ve also caused me to grow as a person. I have learned to think differently, apply those thoughts positively, and impact other lives as a result. We often bump heads because we’re both leaders by nature, but there is no way I can be me if there is no him. So, I have to step back and let the man be the man and SHUT UP! If you know me, you know that’s a difficult task. I’m about as stubborn as they come. My love for him and his differences keeps me humble and focused.

Sure we have arguments (over the smallest things) and we even have some blow outs. What I know for certain is that no one and nothing has been able to destroy our bond. Team Robinson stays in business because of our differences. I’ve learned to embrace it and go with the flow.

The bottom line is to accept the differences you both have. Learn to live with the things that make you angry. You will learn patience, understanding and forgiveness. You will be better as a result. I am.

My husband and I have been married for 15  years and even though we are total opposites; we compliment each other well. Some would say that’s right…opposites would attract and work well together.

 Besides, who would want to be married to themselves? ME! I would love to be married to someone just like me.  Just kidding. Seriously, we are total opposites and we are the ideal couple. Our long years of marriage have given us a lot of experience in helping other couples. We’ve been through fires and learned how to put them out…been through raging seas and learned how to calm them. Sure, I could say that things would’ve been much smoother had we been more alike. Honestly, we wouldn’t be as close as we are if we didn’t have to work through things the way we have. Learning to work with someone who is the total opposite of you has really shown us that we truly love each other and are in this marriage for the long haul. It builds character.

If you come into our home, you’ll see that we are in constant “battle” but it’s hilarious. Even though we are “arguing” is jokingly and with no intent to harm the other. We just don’t think alike one bit.

I say wash stop putting your dirty clothes on the floor and he says the hamper is not in the right place.

I ask him to wash the dishes and he only washes the cups, plates and silverware. I thought the pots were included in that as well.

I ask him to get off the computer and give me some attention, he rolls his eyes and sighs and says “One moment” and that moment never comes.

We are always going back and forth but we’ve learned to laugh at each other. I think that’s the only way I’m going to survive being Mrs. Robinson. Don’t get me wrong, he’s an amazing man but no one told me that it would be this difficult living with him. Then again, I’m not Mrs. Perfect either. lol  Wait…Did I just say that?