Why do you choose who you choose to marry?

Who you choose to marry can be based on one reason or on literally dozens of reasons. I have heard people say that they married for money. I have heard that people marry because they had a child (mistake) and thought it was the right thing to do. I have heard that people marry because they are just trying to get out of their parents house. I have heard that people marry simply based on a feeling. I have heard that people marry because they have so much in common with their significant other.

So why did B marry me?

I am not incredibly good looking. I certainly do not have a lot of money. It took us 9 years into our marriage before we had kids. I am not a world traveler nor do I much desire to travel extensively. We don't like the same music. We don't like the same movies. We are friends with completely different kinds of people. Heck we even vote differently.

So why does B continue to want to stay married to me?

Why did I marry B?

Sense of humor

I think the biggest reason was her sense of humor. She could make me laugh.

Feelings

I liked how I felt when I was around her. I liked how I felt when I thought about her.

Family

I met her family several months into our relationship and I really loved that her mom and dad had been married for so long. I loved how they accepted me into the family very easily.

Beauty

I really loved who she was on the inside. I REALLY loved who she was on the outside. Yes I know beauty is only skin deep but let me tell you, it never hurts to have someone around that is easy on the eyes.

God Fearing

I think that is enough to say about that.

Insight

She had a way of helping me see things from a different perspective.

Why do I continue to stay married to B?

She still makes me laugh. I still love how I feel when I am around her. I still love her family. I still think she is a stark raving beauty that was put here to torment my dreams. She still loves God. Her ability to make me see things from a different perspective has grown even deeper.

Why else?

She is a superb mother for my children. She is very forgiving of my short comings. She keeps me honest. Shall I go on?

Oh, and I can see myself growing old with her. Enjoying our retirement years together. Watching our grandchildren run around the house.

B makes me whole.

I love you my bride. Please never forget it.