Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Conflict
By the time Andy and I reached our wedding day, we had known eachother approximately 7 months. Instead of settling down after marriage, we sold everything we had, and stuffed the rest into backpacks and decided to travel/possibly move to Central America. We have truly had a magical time so far full of romance and adventure. However, traveling together for an unknown amount of time, going hostel to hostel, not knowing the language (thank goodness he is fluent), dealing with sickness and all the unknowns of traveling without a game plan definitely can put a lot of pressure on a relationship. Add PMS, a painful flare-up of sciatica (yes, I have all sorts of health issues), and conflict is bound to happen. And it has. And I am so thankful (after some time of course). It really has brought us closer together and has helped us really realize what are weaknesses are; and that has allowed us to be more prayerful about being a better spouse and serving eachother's needs. Conflict seems bigger when once you're married, but the resolving part is so much more meaningful...and fun (hehe).
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Aw that's amazing! I'm totally jealous! Me and my fiance want to travel when we're married too, but we're so chicken! It would take a lot for us to just pack up and go! I admire you guys!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, I'm really happy you've found the rainbow at the end of the storm :-)
I think it's so weird when couples say they never fight... or never lack conversation. Are they human?
ReplyDeleteE and I fight, oh yes we do. We actually fight about fighting most the time, it's ridiculous. BUT. Making up is wonderful.
Seven months! Total? Whirlwind huh!?
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's nice to know that even though you fight, you can survive it. Does make you stronger. Traveling together can bring out the worst in anyone. You guys have really thrown yourself in the deep end. Glad you're having fun making up though.