10 Things I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Marriage

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Natural Cottage Mama

By the time you read this, I’ll be enjoying a romantic get-away with my Sweet Man!  Today is our 10th anniversay… I feel too young to be so old!  ;)

I still have MUCH to learn about Life and Marriage.  Thankfully, I’m not as silly as I used to be. 

Here are TEN things I’ve learned in TEN years of marriage: 

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1. Men spell love R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

2. Don’t run home and complain to Mama.

3. NEVER, EVER, TALK BAD ABOUT YOUR MAN.

4. It ain’t wrong for wives to be sexy.

5. My children need me to  be a good wife, not just a good mama.

6. Contentment is something a girl brings to marriage, not something marriage brings to a girl.

7. A smile makes a woman beautiful to her man.

8. My husband’s opinions are more important than my girl friend’s opinions.

9. CRITICAL WORDS NEVER IMPROVED ANY MAN.

10. A wise woman makes her man the King of his castle.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1158514076 Kristina Best

    I learned all this plus sometimes keeping your mouth shut works best when emotions are flowing.

    • http://www.littlenaturalcottage.com Kristy Howard

      VERY TRUE!

    • Suzanne

      Amen! I’ve learned that the hard way!

  • sandie

    Happy anniversary!!!! Sandie

    • http://www.littlenaturalcottage.com Kristy Howard

      Thank you, Sandie!  :)

  • http://feminineadventures.com/ Anna@ Feminine Adventures

    Congratulations Kristy! Happy, happy anniversary. :) I LOVE your list… each point is SO true. 

    • http://www.littlenaturalcottage.com Kristy Howard

      Thank you, Anna!

  • Sabrina

    AMEN! Love this post!

  • Kristy

    Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! I hope you and your man enjoy your getaway!!

    Everything you wrote is so true! I wish I had learned all of it early on in my marriage. Little did I know the keys I held. Once I started using them, the difference in our marriage was amazing!!

    • http://www.littlenaturalcottage.com Kristy Howard

      You’re right- our attitudes can certainly be the “key” to a wonderful marriage!

  • http://mommydaze-hollief.blogspot.com/ Hollie

    Happy Anniversary!  Love your list.  Today we are celebrating our sixteenth anniversary.  Blessings!

    • http://www.littlenaturalcottage.com Kristy Howard

      Happy anniversary!

  • For Journey’s Sake

    Love it! :)

  • Becca

    Happy anniversary to you!  Great points!

  • Lyndayarbrough

    Very wise words from a woman who’s only been married for 10 years…….I’m working on 33 years and these words are true to the core! All ten things are equally important for us wives to remember, however number 5 kinda sticks out in my mind a lot….Even when you have raised your kids and they are all grown up and have their own lives they are living, they still look to you as a mother to show them the example of being a good wife. Sons and daughters both…Our sons look at us as they seek for the woman God has created for them as a mate, and our daughters watch us to see how we handle daily situations with their dad’s. We are and always will be an example for our children to follow! 

    • http://www.littlenaturalcottage.com Kristy Howard

      So, so true!  I wish more mothers realized this. 

  • Ashley Kay

    Love it!  There is nothing like living out your own Heavenly marriage!!!  Thanks for being such a great example. :)  Happy Anniversary!  Love you. 

    • http://www.littlenaturalcottage.com Kristy Howard

      Thank you, Ashley!  Love you too!

  • Rogerson Jill

    totally sweet and romantic.  rock on with your righteousness bestowed from the King.  

  • BIZZEMOMMIE

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom…..HAPPY, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

  • Jenny

    wow,you are so wise. I think you must be very happy in your lief

  • Raising Mighty Arrows

    These are excellent Kristy!  Happy Anniversary.  :)

  • Emily Peters83

    Happy anniversary. I am going on 9 years this June with my man. U am learning the same things and they are so true to remember. Another I would add. When the going gets tough turn to GOD!!

  • Lisa Jefferies

    Very good thoughts!  Happy anniversary!

  • Jills Home Remedies

    This is awesome advice!!!  You are a jewel – love ya!

  • Jennifer Miller

    You have learned and shared some important lessons. Happy anniversary!