Notes to My Wife: Archive

I adore that if I tell you “I love you”, you don’t say “I love you too”. You say “I love you.” I’m probably reading too much into it, but instead of cheapening your reply by making it clear you’re simply reciprocating what I said, you say exactly what I said. It makes me feel like you’re saying to me “I’m all-in, just like...

May 24th

Though neither of us particularly cares for this completely manufactured holiday, it does make me sit back and count my blessings for having you in my life. You are my world. Every day; not just one particular one in February.

Feb 14th

Today may be your birthday, but for me it’s a reminder of all the time we’ve spent together, and how lucky I am to have you in my life. From your first birthday celebration when you were still in school, five years ago, when you turned twenty two; getting your brand new car (and being freshly married!) on your twenty fourth, in a new house on your twenty fifth, and now freshly back...

Aug 31st

Thank you for a great anniversary day, and night. I don’t know how you’ve put up with me for three years, but I love you even more now than I did then. I can’t wait for the next 3, and hopefully the next 30.

Jun 25th

I’m so very proud of you for sticking it out this year at work. I don’t know how hard it’s been on you, but I can guess, and I don’t think I would have had your persistence . I’m thankful it’s over but also so very impressed you handled all the bumps with such grace and poise. Good job :::thumbsup::: ;)

Jun 18th

It’s easy to lose sight of how lucky a man I am. I am extremely lucky, and extremely thankful… for you.

Apr 25th

Jan 15th

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Although I feel like our marriage is in great shape, it’s easy to get lost in our routine. I’m so thankful we had the opportunity to go on a small vacation together, just the two of us. Sometimes we get so caught up doing so much with so many others that I love being reminded how much fun we have, just the two of us. Thanks for giving me the best Christmas and Chanukah gift...

Dec 31st

Thanksgiving

Hopefully, I will say this to you repeatedly throughout the day, but I wanted to start early and say that I am so thankful to have you in my life. You are everything I’ve always dreamed my wife would be, and so much more. I love spending time with you and am overjoyed that we have the rest of our lives to continue to do so. Thank you for being you, for being with me, for putting up with...

Nov 26th

A Reminder

It’s funny how intrinsically selfish people love to focus negative energy in a relationship—no matter how large or small that negative energy is—on blaming the other person. However, if one instead focuses that energy on improving the situation, things almost always have a way of righting themselves. It’s something I’ve known for a long time, but I also need a...

Oct 28th

It makes me happy that we stared a terrible day in the face and made the best of it. It’s a good feeling to know that both of us are mature enough to look at the bright side and just be excited to be with each other.

Oct 13th

Although I love going out with you and other friends, and I love to travel with you, it seems invariably the best weekends are ones we spend mostly by ourselves, mostly at home.

Oct 5th

I had such a fantastic vacation with you last week. I hope you enjoyed your surprise birthday trip, and had fun getting away for a while. You’re my favorite travel buddy ever.

Sep 2nd

It makes me very proud to see how strong you are, even when it’s difficult to be. It’s of no surprise to me that everyone turns to you for help and advice. I certainly do. :)

Aug 17th

I’m excited to spend the weekend partying with some friends that you introduced me to, but way more excited to take you on a birthday adventure in a couple weeks…

Aug 12th

“If there is ever a tomorrow when we are not together there is something you must...”

– Christopher Robin (via whatson:quotewhore)

Jul 22nd

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This week that you’re away on a work trip will be extremely difficult for both of us. It’s the longest we’ve been apart, as well as quite possibly the furthest. I am so proud of you for advancing your career and for taking on this trip with poise and without stressing, like I would. :) This week will be over before you know it.

Jul 20th

I cannot believe the amount of effort that you put into the party we threw this past weekend. So frequently you remind me of how selfless you are, and inspire me to be more like you in that regard. I had a fantastic time, and have you to blame. Thank you.

Jun 30th

I had a fantastic second anniversary with you. As much as we both love to be social and have fun with other people around, I will forever and always prefer time with just the two of us.

Jun 25th

I do believe at least 75% of our arguments are each of us arguing on the other’s behalf: Me: Let me do the dishes! You just did them last night! You: No! Let me do the dishes! You do them most of the time! While it gives me no pleasure to argue with you about things, I do find it very funny that it’s so often caused by selflessness, instead of selfishness.

Jun 15th

Congratulations on a job well done this year, my love! You’ve worked very hard, and deserve a summer vacation! Hopefully you don’t work too hard on the house, and concentrate on having some you-time. :)

Jun 12th

Being without you is fun for a few hours and then I miss you terribly. I really don’t want to go to bed without my snuggle buddy. :(

May 27th

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I love that you don’t need me to take you to fancy places all the time. But I love being able to do it with you every once in a while.

May 10th

I cannot think of any way I’d rather spend my Sunday evening than going on a dinner date and then a walk in the park with my best friend.

Apr 27th

“You got so much love in you. I’m amazed that I’m talking to you.You look like...”

– (via whatson:ifiwereinyourpants)

Apr 17th

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If I were ever on Inside the Actor’s Studio, when James Lipton asked me “What sound do I love”, I would definitely answer your laugh. It’s such a cliché answer, but I really do love it. Particularly the one that sounds like a cute and innocent “Mwa.. hahahahahahahah”. I adore it. That’s when I know I’ve made you truly happy.

Mar 29th

“Immature love says: ‘I love you because I need you.’ Mature love says: ‘I...”

– Erich Fromm (via whatson:bitchville)

Mar 23rd

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I like it when it’s my birthday, because you make me feel so special. But then when I sit back and think about it, that’s no different than any other day…

Mar 18th

In a Charmed Life, a Road Less Traveled →

(via whatson:caseyculture)

Mar 10th

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Yaaaaaaaaaaay snow day! :)

Mar 2nd

You being such a great teammate in life is great, but being a great bandmate in Rock Band may be even better. :)

Feb 19th

Feb 15th

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Only you...

…can take me from the most miserable of moods, as I was in yesterday, and pull me out of it. I hope you know—and I remind you regularly—how much you mean to me. But let me remind you again: you are my world, my heart, my everything. And I appreciate you more than I let on and probably more than you know. Thank you. I love you.

Feb 4th

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I’m glad that you don’t get suckered into the marketing holiday that is Valentine’s Day. I think we both agree it’s much more fun to spoil each other spontaneously, year-round, than it is to force it upon ourselves on a certain day each year.

Feb 3rd

It makes me happy that a trip to a museum excites you just as much—if not more—than it excites me.

Jan 23rd

“If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together.. there is something you must...”

– Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne (via whatson:threeseptemberandajanuary)

Jan 22nd

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It’s so incredibly nice of you to spend hours on your day off from work making a lasagna for us. And I appreciate it tremendously. You being as giving as you are is one of the many reasons you’re so special.

Jan 20th

In many ways I actually like recognizing our dating anniversary more. While the wedding was hugely important, I think it’s still worthwhile to recognize where (well, really when) everything began. Happy anniversary, honey.

Jan 16th

It’s been a great year with you—our first full (calendar) year of marriage! I’m looking quite forward to see what 2009 brings us! :)

Dec 31st

Dec 18th

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Only you would be patient and kind enough to take me across town to get some much-needed late night munchies from Sonic. Easy for me to say, but oh man it was worth it.

Dec 7th

I love and appreciate that you’ve gone from a woman who, by your own admission, was a bit lost in the kitchen, to quite the chef. At least, you’ve spoiled me quite well. I’m sitting here at work trying to be productive, but instead dreaming of your apple pies. mmmmmmmmmmm….

Dec 4th

It’s always nice spending time just the two of us, and reminding myself for the 8 gajillionth time that you really are my best friend, and my favorite person to hang out with.

Nov 25th

I love surprising you, even though you have a talent for being the most difficult person to surprise… ever.

Nov 13th

There is no such thing as sacrifice when seeing...

(via whatson:velvetrobots)

Nov 8th

As much as I completely enjoy spending time with you, it’s nice to know I can run to a football game for an entire evening without having to fight with you about it.

Nov 8th

Anil Dash: In Defense of Marriage →

marco:2arrs2ells: The thing is, I’m not saying being married is easy, or that it’s 100% fun. But it mostly is! I feel like I got hoodwinked as a single guy because I heard marriage described so often as some cross between a prison, being grounded as a misbehaving teen, and being castrated. I don’t doubt that lots of people make mistakes in who they marry, and I am not trying to be a pollyanna...

Oct 31st

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It surprises me how much I enjoy just taking a break from our busy lives. I love just sitting on the couch and watching TV and chatting all night. Most people would probably find that boring, and it may even look as though we’re ignoring each other—me on the computer and you grading. But it’s that quiet time together, without other people disrupting us, that makes me feel even...

Oct 28th

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Seeing your face light up when I come up with a good idea for something to do, or a dinner to have, is just one way I’m reminded how happy I can make you.

Oct 21st

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Generally I don’t think that’s true. However, when I eat your homemade apple pies, it couldn’t be more true. They’re to die for.

Oct 15th