Do I have a special post for you today or what?? With Valentines coming up I have asked some of my favorite bloggers to share their love stories and relationship advice with us. Get to reading people you will get to know each of them while learning a thing or two. I know I did!
Wannabe Green
Michael and I have been married 5 wonderful years in April and friends for almost 9. It all started back in 2004 when he and I worked together, but given the fact that I had a boyfriend nothing really developed other than a friendship. He was my "sexy Cuban" friend that was off limits, until one druckin' night he kissed me and I fled. Three years later I saw him at a local bar, but was with someone else at the time and not ready to talk to him. Once I got home that night though I immediately got on this new website call "Facebook" and tracked him down. From then on we became inseparable and ending up married and starting a family within a year. Michael is truly my soul mate and partner in crime, with him my life is more than I could have ever dreamed for.
- What is your most memorable memory of you two?
One of my most memorable moments is the night we moved into our first apartment together. We call it "the slummy bracket" for its weird layout, unsafe local, sketchy neighbors, and cheap rent. I was 7 months pregnant with our first child and Michael was working for an awful commission only job. That night as we lay in our bed listening to the upstairs neighbors kids screaming and jumping on their bunk beds that were directly above us. Michael made a promise to me that every year that things would get a little bit better and we would never be poor again. Over the years he has kept true to his promise and I am so blessed.
- Tell us of your secrets to a good relationship..
Never going to bed angry and not sweating the small stuff are two things that I live by.
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Wifessionals
- Tell us your love story, how long have you been together?
I always thought I would meet my husband at church or in a nice, classy establishment. Surely I would never find Prince Charming at a bar. Well, things have a funny way of working out. I was in Nashville for the weekend, searching for an apartment to move into. I turned 25 two days earlier and was out celebrating with my friends on our last night there. We had been hanging out with some guys all night, hopping from bar to bar, trying to get a hold on the town I was moving to. As we were leaving a bar, I looked up and saw one of the guys we were with, talking to another boy with dimples. I called out, "Hey, bring your friend Dimples." Little did I know that Ryan (aka Dimples) was about to go home of r the night, but was so caught off guard my my comment, that he decided to tag along to the next bar. We walked and talked the entire night and by the end, he promised he would see me again. We texted over Christmas break and he showed up to Atlanta (where I lived at the time) to spend New Years with me. After that it was history. He helped me move to Nashville a few days later and we've been together ever since. 3 months later he asked me to marry him and 6 months after we met, we were married! Was it fast to some? Yes. But we just knew. He is perfect for me in every way and I love him to death.
- What is your most memorable memory of you two?
Probably the funniest memory I have with Ryan was the day we went to pick up Marcy (our boxer puppy). We had picked her out the day she was born and were able to go get her a week after moving to Arizona. When we went to get her at the breeder, I picked her up to take her out to the car. We drove back home and about an hour from the house, we stopped at Petco. As we were checking out, everyone kept telling us how could "he" was. I kept saying, "No, it's a girl!" We got out to the car and one of the Petco employees came running after us. "They said inside that you thought your puppy was a girl, but this is a boy!" She was so small that I didn't even notice her little fur lump on her tummy! We had just trusted the breeder and driven almost 2 hours with the wrong dog! I burst out crying because I thought they were trying to cheat us or something. We drove the 2 hours back to the breeder and asked for OUR dog. They were very apologetic and immediately went and grabbed Marcy. It was such a crazy, long day (we drove a total of 10 hours) and I know we will never forget it. I just can't believe we didn't realize our sweet, little Marcy had a "pee pee".
- Tell us of your secrets to a good relationship..
My biggest secret to a good relationship is to keep the dating relationship alive! We try to find new and creative ways to stay in that "honeymoon" phase. I think it's really easy to get "boring" or just sit on the couch all the time together, but you should at least try to keep up with date nights! Even if it's just one date night a month. Also, you have to learn to pick your battles. Not everything needs to be argued about. Sometimes you just have to drop your pride and let the other one "win" for the sake of maintaining a good relationship and so you won't turn into a nag.
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Blonde Southern Lovin'
- Tell us your love story, how long have you been together?
We've known each other since I was 21 which was back in 2010. I'd just gotten my hear broken after a long term relationship ended suddenly, and he'd just gotten out of a crazy relationship. We met through a mutual friend at the time and hung out in groups once or twice. We went on Spring Break to Miami with a couple of friends (as friends) back in 2010. We had a blast and now we'll both admit we were interested in each other, but neither of us did anything about it!
In the fall of 2011 I moved into my first 1 bedroom apartment and called on EC to come down and paint it for me. We ended up having our first kiss that night and tried dating for about 3 weeks, it didn't work. At all. We weren't jiving and I was still not myself after my breakup and the last thing he needed/wanted was a girl working her way up to conductor of the crazy train. We didn't work and went on to date someone else for about a year, I remained single and used this time period to figure out who I was and what I wanted. Something I highly recommend for every single girl out there, find yourself before trying to find love!
Fast-Forward to March 2012 when he was single and I was pretty content with who I was. I kept getting these very silly and insistent texts that he wanted to take me on a date. I said "no.".... but I eventually gave in and said yes. We went to get ice cream and then to Late Church in downtown Savannah for our 2nd 1st Date. It was magical I wore cowboy boots and he dripped ice cream on himself, obviously it was a wonderful date. But I wasn't interested, I just wasn't' sure and I was a little scared.
He's always been my perfect guy, the kind of guy I;d love to bring home and the kind of guy I could respect. So being the Smart Southern Blonde that I am, I ran the other way. He chased me and kept taking me on dates and eventually I got over the fear. We got our first dog together in May of 2012, Rhett our pound puppy. We moved in together in the end of June and we haven't ever looked back. He completes me and accepts me in my good and bad moments and most importantly we're happy. So much happier than I ever thought possible, even though it is corny as all get out!
- What is your most memorable memory of you two?
To me (and hopefully him) was this random night when we were having a small fraternity gathering at his old house. And by small I mean the frat boys were there and playing beer pong, but we were sitting at the kitchen table. Just hanging out playing a card game and I remember this moment where I looked at him and he looked at me and I just knew, "This man was made for me." Absolutely knew it in that moment, I fell in love and he swears he knew then too, but it was perfect. It's a moment frozen in my mind and I remember it anytime I get irritated or feel tired. That moment keeps me sane and reminds me of everything life has given me. I'm beyond thankful for him and that moment everyday.
- Tell us of your secrets to a good relationship..
My tips are fairly simple, ALWAYS be honest. We've never lied to each other whether it be about who we've dated, what we've done, our pasts, our families, or money. We're very open about everything and it helps us trust each other inexplicably. He knows every aspect of my past, financials, and family history; as I know everything about his. Build a relationship on trust, if you can't trust someone you have a hard road to sow. Trust is everything and without it a relationship is very difficult to keep happy. Don't force a relationship, we tried the first time and it was horrific. We both needed to experience life and other situations to make us ready for each other, and once we were it has been the easiest happiest time of my life!
Thanks for doing this one Ashlee I love this idea! If I get the other photo before tomorrow I'll email it to you!
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ABpetite
- Tell us your love story, how long have you been together?
Well its a silly little story.. Dylan {the hubs} always had all the best parties and finally my friend Amanda and I were invited to one. YAY! Amanda and I both thought Dylan was a total babe so we decided to have a bet to who could get his number first. We show up looking fly of course and daaaamn was Dylan lookin' ever so fine that night. He had on a cowboy hat, no shirt, and some jeans. I was like yup I am getting his number first so I have dibs. Dylan was out on the patio so of course I take a deep breath and go out there. I take a seat right next to him and start chatting him up. Right when I get to getting his phone number Amanda starts yelling from below the patio, Dylan! Dylan! Can I get your number?? I yell back Manda sorry I already got it! So I won the man haha and he was mine ever sense.
We have been together for about 5 years now. We dated for 16 months before getting hitched and have been married sense August 6, 2008.
- What is your most memorable memory of you two?
We got married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on the beach it was so gorgeous but so hot! My favorite memory was going to Lovers Beach all day just the two of us sippin' on beers. That evening we walked on the beach back to our Resort and stopped at every bar or restaurant along the way. We had at least one drink at each of them. This was a long span of places! We were pretty buzzed as I am sure you can imagine but it was just so fun to enjoy our new marriage together.
- Tell us of your secrets to a good relationship..
I think the most important thing to have a good relationship with your significant other is to remember you are not ALWAYS right. Say sorry when you are wrong. Even if you don't think you are wrong try to look at the other persons point of view.
Don't fight drunk! I have learned this the hard way. Just stop talking you sound stupid! You can make it up to them in the morning. Haha
Remember that you are a team and that relationships take work. ANY relationship takes work. Think about what the problem is and come up with a game plan together on how to fix it.
ALSO, like Wifessionals says keep the romance alive! I am a firm believer in that. Send those random "I love you texts" tell them they look handsome when they do. Don't take them for granted.
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ReplyDeleteawe I love this and totally agree with your secrets of a good relationship!!! new follower here from www.whenindoubtjustaddglitter.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for asking me to be a part of this!!!
ReplyDeleteNO thank YOU Ash for being a part of it!! LOVE your stories and tips!
DeleteI love this post! Love is in the air ;)
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