This picture is of me and The Hubby last month at a friend’s wedding. I laughed when I saw it, because even though we’re posed together, it doesn’t really look like we’re in the same place. It was only because of a funny angle, but honestly it’s kind of how I’ve been feeling these last few weeks!
The Hubby and I have been in the same place but I just don’t feel like I’ve seen him at all…we’re like two ships passing in the night (like that naval reference?). Even though all our guests are gone, we’re still playing catch-up with all the things we’ve been putting off the last few months. We keep joking that we’re just like roommates at this point! I keep hoping we’re going to get a break and find some time to spend together, but we have a Bail (Navy goodbye party) tomorrow night, I have a goodbye dinner Saturday night, and a baby shower Sunday afternoon. It’s not looking good for us this weekend! It just amazes me sometimes that even when my hubby isn’t deployed or off training somewhere we can almost feel far apart! Do your schedule ever make you feel this way?
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This happens to every married couple I know … and gets even more intense once kids come into the picture! The good news is, that deep and affectionate friendship you have will steer you through the times when you feel more like roommates than spouses. Trust me, the old fires are still burning beneath the surface and all the “passing in the night” will only make the sparks even hotter when you do manage to connect! Then, look out Ventura …
Very nice picture! I think that all married couples feel that way, but the real challenge lies in not allowing that to become the norm. Life is full of ups and downs!