Marriage Isn’t Just Holidays—A Love Note to My Husband

It’s not Christmas. It’s not Valentine’s Day. It’s not his birthday or any other holiday. This post is simply an ode to my husband—written just because.

We’ve been together for over a decade now, and honestly, I don’t write about him much. Not because I don’t want to, but because he’s a very private guy. Anytime I even think about snapping a picture or dropping his name on my blog, his first response is, “Don’t post that!” or “Wait—this isn’t for another one of your blog posts, is it?”

But here’s the funny part: the same man who gives me a hard time about taking photos is the one who later says, “Can you email me that picture without the watermark?” I tease him about it every time. “Oh, so now you want my blog pics? I thought you didn’t want me posting them!” He’ll roll his eyes, but deep down, I know he loves that I share little pieces of our life.

And truth be told, he’s my biggest supporter. He reads my posts, gives me feedback, and even points out my typos (free copy editor—score!).

Why I Feel Lucky in Love

I don’t say this enough, but I hit the jackpot with this man. He’s not only a supportive husband but also the most amazing dad our daughter could ever ask for. He really is “the one that almost got away.”

Growing up, I didn’t always go for the nice guys. Like many women, I was drawn to the ones who were a little rough around the edges. My hubby? Complete opposite of my “type.” But from the very beginning, I knew he was different—and perfect for me.

Being the bold person I am, I asked him out to dinner. He insisted on paying (yes, we fought over the bill). He won that battle, and eventually, he won my heart too.

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The Secret to Our Strong Marriage

People often ask how we’ve kept our marriage strong after all these years. My answer is always the same: it’s not easy.

We met as college kids—full-time students and part-time telemarketers at a bank. We were young, inexperienced, and figuring life out together. The key? We became best friends first, and that friendship laid the foundation for everything else.

We’re not perfect (trust me, I can be a handful and so can he), but we make it work because we:

• Communicate. We talk things through, even when it’s uncomfortable.

• Do little things. Whether it’s me making his favorite meal or him running out late at night to grab me Eggo waffles, it’s the simple gestures that matter.

• Support each other. He’s always had my back, and I’ll always be his ride-or-die.

Diamonds are beautiful, sure. But to me, romance is walking into a clean house, watching him be an incredible dad, or seeing the way he cheers me on in my career.

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Just Because Love Matters Too

That’s why I like surprising him with little gifts just because. It doesn’t have to be a holiday to say I love you. Sometimes it’s something as simple as his favorite snack, other times it’s a personal accessory from Double Oak Essentials that I know will brighten his day.

After seven years of marriage and a beautiful daughter, I’m grateful every single day that I didn’t let “the one that almost got away” actually get away. He supports me in everything I do, he makes me laugh, and he loves me through all my quirks.

This isn’t a holiday post. It’s not an anniversary letter. It’s just a reminder—to him and to anyone reading—that love doesn’t need an occasion. Sometimes the best love notes are written just because. 💕