109. 18 Years of Marriage: 10 Lessons We've Learned

<p>Jesse and I celebrated our 18th anniversary recently (our marriage is officially an adult!) and we had fun sitting down and recounting 10 lessons we've learned in 18 years of marriage.</p> <p>We talk about lessons like: if your wife says she's not hungry, still get food for her and why daily gestures are more important than celebrating Hallmark holidays. We also share honestly about a simple phrase that has completely changed the way we communicate and how I completely blew an opportunity when Jesse wanted to buy me a car. Plus, we share how forgiveness and praying together and choosing to love (even when we don't like each other!) makes such a difference.</p> <p>Whether you've been married for 18 days or 18 years (or longer!) or you are planning to get married in the future, I hope this episode encourages you.</p> <p><strong>In This Episode: </strong></p> <p>[01:43] The first lesson we’ve learned in our 18 years of marriage.</p> <p>[03:20] Ways we’ve learned to talk about feelings without being accusatory with each other.</p> <p>[07:12] Laughter is the glue to a strong marriage.</p> <p>[09:33] The importance of pursuing individual interests.</p> <p>[13:41] Don’t assume that your spouse processes at the same speed that you do.</p> <p>[18:49] Daily gestures are so much more important than big moments.</p> <p>[22:39] We’ve learned to express gratitude in our relationship.</p> <p>[28:28] Spouses don’t always accept and give love in the same ways.</p> <p>[29:28] Love is a choice rather than just a feeling.</p> <p>[30:42] It’s so important to ask for forgiveness often.</p> <p>[32:50] Pray together!</p> <h3><strong>Links and Resources:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://moneysavingmom.com/hot-deals-list/" data-wpel-link="internal">Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List</a></li> <li><a href="https://moneysavingmom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">MoneySavingMom.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom/?hl=en" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpe