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Feeling gratitude for a very engaged husband

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Submitted by Sparklelady on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 11:45am

Sometimes, the good that I receive from reading the forums and other blogs, is more about appreciating the goodness in my life than anything else.

I'm glad to be in a relationship where "we" come first. We know that the kids will leave us someday (even sooner now that they are teens) and what will be left? Just us. So we work on us. What makes us happy, and what makes us a better couple.

And you know what? That makes us a better family. We are better parents to our kids and skids because we are a good team. We have each other's backs, so to say... That's a security I treasure.

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Submitted by Jsmom on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 11:49am

I know, I read these blogs and as much as BM and SD17 drives me nuts, I am grateful every day that DH puts us first now. He didn't used to, but pointing out that he would be alone if he didn't, really helped. Also, the realization that I didn't cause SD to leave, she would have left regardless of my being in his life.

He is a good husband and I really appreciate him after seeing how others on here are treated.

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Submitted by Drac0 on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 12:36pm

Yeah, it's been pointed out to me by quite a few people that my SS is not *that* bad. My situation with him and DW can be frustrating at times but not enough for me to have one foot out the door formulating an escape plan like some folks on this site. My DW and I remain committed to ourselves and our wonderful family.

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Submitted by DarkStar on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 12:56pm

Very true for me as well.

Every aspect of our relationship from SO and me, to me and skids, to BM.....as much as stuff drives me crazy, reading about other people's horrific experiences makes me VERY thankful for what I have.

And Drac0, yes, your SS isn't "that" bad, but I am gleeful everytime I see that you've posted, because they are always a great read! Not just your stories, but the ensuing comments! }:)

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Submitted by Sparklelady on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 1:50pm

Hey, anything that helps is all yours to use! Often I am accused of being too much about rainbows and puppies and unicorns LOL, but ultimately it's just that I make a choice not to dwell on the negative. Sure there's a lot of crap that happens every day, but I just choose to see that crap as useful fertilizer for my life Smile

Mostly. I am here on this forum after all LOL