08/19/2026
Twenty‑two years ago, I walked down the aisle with big dreams, big hair, and absolutely no idea what I was doing. I thought marriage meant romance, matching towels, and a life that looked suspiciously like a Hallmark movie. Bless my heart.
What I’ve learned since then is that marriage is beautiful, hilarious, sanctifying, messy, holy, and worth every single “Did you really go from talking to snoring in .3 seconds?” moment. So, in honor of 22 years with the man God hand‑picked for me, here are 22 things I’ve learned about love, life, and building a marriage that lasts.
If I could go back and whisper something to that younger version of me — the one who thought love was supposed to look perfect — I’d tell her this: It won’t be perfect, but it will be beautiful. You’ll laugh, you’ll grow, you’ll weather storms, you’ll build memories, and you’ll look back one day amazed at how far the two of you have come.
Here’s to 22 years of choosing each other — and to all the years still ahead.
Read the full post here (link to blog also in bio): https://straightouttamymind.com/22-things-ive-learned-in-22-years-of-marriage/
