Comments on: Dating My Husband

By: Shirley Lernerly

Shirley Lernerly — Sat, 09 May 2020 13:47:47 +0000

This has me balling up a bit. How the heck did I even get here? lol. Love…it!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:28:30 +0000

Can I say I just found your wonderful blog by chance – your flavour combinations are awesome … This article incapsulates a lot of my own thoughts – you have expressed well my husband read this over my shoulders and looked at me with that look… Yes I think we will have to have a moment shared with this fantastic menu…thanks for sharing and inspiring.

By: Natalia

Natalia — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:33:58 +0000

Ashley, your words at the beginning are beautiful! I wish I had re-encountered them before I was married with a head full of unreal expectations. Thank you <3

By: Vin

Vin — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:16:45 +0000

Im about to get married in a few months and this post has really warmed my heart and put any doubts to rest. Thank you for this post it brought tears to my eyes, it is a beautiful piece of writing x

By: katjashu

katjashu — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:42:36 +0000

never thought I’m gonna cry reading food blog. so true about love.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:06:03 +0000

Lovely little essay on love. My wife Elizabeth and I have been married for almost 29 years, and I can attest, it’s not “love at first sight” or “happily ever after” that truly matter. It’s finding little ways to stay connected by making more deposits to than withdrawals from the “emotional bank account.” Your example of saving the last scoop of ice cream for someone else is right on point. I always tell my kids that “real love” is when subordinating your own needs to the needs of your loved one does not feel one bit like “sacrifice.”

By: Annabel

Annabel — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:26:35 +0000

I love this post. In fact both my boyfriend and I did. We’ve reached that point where it takes work. But, it’s so worth it. It always helps to hear about other’s experiences and this was definitely inspiring.

By: julie

julie — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:28:56 +0000

I have no idea how I ended up on your site. Perhaps it was my good night present. Your sentiment, recipes and photographs all resonate for me. Truly beautiful!

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:56:32 +0000

Shada – Such a sweet comment. Thank you. I apologize for causing the tears. 🙂

By: Shada

Shada — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:06:26 +0000

I couldn’t even read the recipe because your words that came before it honestly made me cry. And I’m at work. Now I’m just embarrassed.

Beautifully written, and the recipe (now that I can see) sounds marvelous. Thank you so much for sharing.

By: yoche

yoche — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:38:51 +0000

Wow. What an amazing post.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:23:06 +0000

This was a beautifully written piece. I feel your emotions, I feel your words. I’m glad I don’t envy your love but understand it. I think it’s an achievement to write what you feel and although it might not be what you wanted exactly, it came across perfectly to me and to your other readers, I hope. I’ve always had troubles translating what I feel and think into words and you do it so beautifully that it serves as an inspiration. Thank you 🙂

By: Kristan

Kristan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:40:59 +0000

Great post! Beautiful and poignant. Great advice and reminder!

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:47:06 +0000

what a beautiful post

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By: Boni

Boni — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:29:44 +0000

This post couldn’t have come at a better time in my life. I’ve been married for 5 years and yes, it’s hard. I’m not enjoying the parts discovering that I and my husband are so very different yet love each other so much. I’ve focused a lot lately on the differences, and the unintentional pain he causes me from his selfish actions. I too am selfish at times but 99% of our relationship is happy and he does those thoughtful things that you mention in your post. We have a beautiful daughter that he adores and he is there for us 100%. I need to take your advice and realize that accepting his imperfections are part of the love we’re building. I need to be thankful for the love we have and his attributes which I love. This gives me food for thought, no pun intended. Thank you for writing this.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:56:43 +0000

Julia – Wow. Thank you so much.

By: julia

julia — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:32:45 +0000

This is the most beautiful thing I have read in a long time!

By: Ashlae | oh, ladycakes

Ashlae | oh, ladycakes — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:58:59 +0000

I had (err, have?) the same ideas about love. And to be honest, it was so refreshing to see my thoughts proven otherwise. The older I get, the more I’m starting to realize that just as you choose to be happy, you choose to love your partner. And that’s what I need to do.

Thank you for this. I needed it. And if I could kiss you through the computer screen, I would.

By: Sarah from 20something cupcakes

Sarah from 20something cupcakes — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:33:50 +0000

Your dad was 100% right. It is a choice. People will always think, at some point, the grass is greener somewhere else. Which is why our divorce rate is so high. But all of that’s fleeting. It’s about making the choice to know and understand that up front, that you are choosing to be with this one person. Forever. Beautiful post.