Today was my anniversary and in the grand scheme of the many wonderful people I know, I’m still a raging newbie. It’s fun to be able to learn from others, but there’s some lessons that you just have to learn on your own.

Since sealing my vows, I’ve learned:

• Nope. Just, no. It’s not a good idea.
• Okay, but you’re going to pay for that and is the price worth it?
• Just smile, say yes and know you’ll be in a better place tomorrow because you always do

While there are many others I could learn from, who have decades of experiences ahead of me, there’s something enticing about learning about partnership as you go. It’s a symbiotic dance and when it goes in unison, it’s magical.

However, there are times when the two of you will be out of step and you’ll have to learn how to listen to the music to get back on the beat again. Unfortunately, some don’t (and for good reasons in many cases).

It’s been an exhilarating adventure and over the past few years, it’s been edifying to know I’ve picked the best partner to be with through thick and thin. I can only hope the upcoming years will be even better than the last.

But, regardless of what may come, I know we have the strength to work through it because as tough as it has been, we’ve felt the joy every day we’ve been in it.