I was going through Facebook, and a post asked couples three questions to reflect on concerning the past year.
First question was easy “How has your relationship grown closer this past year?”.
We talk more about our feelings and concerns of situations happening in our lives. Our conversations are a little more in depth this year. But as a couple we have been growing in this area during our sixteen years of marriage. We strive to communicate to each other our feelings, thoughts, concerns and dreams.
The second question I wanted to avoid. “Reflect on two bright memories of the past year.” Well, my past year has been very dark, sad and depressing. Too much loss, too much change. Starting in April with the situation of our son-in-law’s suicide, to having to say good-bye to relatives, and the loss of some beloved animals. This past year has been filled with loss and grief. We traveled through so many big emotions this past year.
Yet, there is one bright memory in this past dark year, WE FACED the events TOGETHER. We had someone to talk with concerning our grief, our anger, our fears, and the mass of other emotions we experienced and processed. We had someone to give us a hug or hold us when we cried. A person to listen to our emotions that boiled like an angry cauldron. We were there for each other.
The third question I do not remember.
I have seen grief and the challenges it brings cause a separation, division in couples and families, and even lead to divorce. This year has been very challenging, very emotional. We, as a couple, ARE CLOSER TOGETHER, BONDED STRONGER.
I hope each person has a blessed, joyous day with their loved ones this Valentine’s Day 2025.
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