Life has a way of revealing who we are and who we are not. The beauty is that we discover these truths through our relationships. Good, bad, or indifferent, our connections shape our personalities, habits, and core beliefs. Friendships test and refine these foundations, challenging us to grow in ways we never expected.

Marriage is a different experience. The stakes are higher, the truths more intimate, and through love, we may even uncover new parts of ourselves. Our chosen partners are mirrors—reflecting who we are, who we could become, and how we show up for ourselves and others.

The reflections of ourselves that are mirrored in our partners can be wonderful & difficult to face. It's easy to love those truths that reflect our kindness, generosity, compassion, and joy. What truly builds individual character, and strengthens your bond as a couple is how you face the reflections of anger, laziness, frustration, and indifference. Take into consideration what’s being reflected back to you. Celebrating the wonderful reflections is equally important as being honest about the difficult reflections, and what’s most important is affirming your partner with love. 

The Bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”