Comments on: On Marriage & The Tough Stuff

By: Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}

Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} — Mon, 04 May 2015 04:04:47 +0000

I needed this post Joey. K and I are about to celebrate 5 years as well and it is so hard sometimes. We've been through more than we should have in 5 years as well. But I think we have a much stronger marriage bow than year 1 for sure. Thank you for being open. I appreciate that about you and your writing.

By: MarlaJan

MarlaJan — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:43:57 +0000

That picture is great, so tan, and you are both glowing! It's all too easy to get caught up in putting on an act and let everyone things are all rainbows and butterflies. But that's not real life, ya know? Glad you and J are able to support each other, even through all the otugh stuff! <3 <3

By: Paige @ Reasons to Come Home

Paige @ Reasons to Come Home — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:46:11 +0000

I've never really thought about both spouses being strong but man, did you hit the nail on the head with that one. Sometimes, I think marriage is a lot like our relationship with Christ (in more ways than this) in that it's easy to be close to God when times are hard. When He is all you have to lean on, you stay close. But the true test is when life is "easy". When things are good, will you don't need Him to be so close, will you still desire a relationship with Him?

Love the way you write, girl!

By: Jayda

Jayda — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:37:51 +0000

Ah, I love this so much…thanks for sharing!! I love what you said about living inside of the marriage you built. That's pretty much exactly how I've been thinking about Steve and my marriage as we come up on our five year mark too (YAY for that!!) It's so nice to be able to enjoy what we've built, even though it still has it's less than perfect times…it's good to be established and more or less know how to handle the more difficult things that come our way.

By: The Pink Growl

The Pink Growl — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:26:34 +0000

Love this! 🙂 Supporting each other through the struggles are what makes real relationships! You guys are doing GREAT!

By: Laura J

Laura J — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:08:32 +0000

I love how honest you are in this post. Everyone in marriage knows how tough it can be — and I loooove that speech. I always love to go back to the "proposal" in Runaway Bride (LAME, I know) BUT… I love it. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us. 🙂

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 23:17:04 +0000

I love this. Thanks so much for sharing! It really helps to read about real life couples and marriages and get a better grasp on what I am about to walk into!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 22:55:02 +0000

What a nice tan you have in that picture, my friend!
Love the best man speech..

And yeah, sometimes we do "hard" better than we do "easy" just because we're used to it. It started like that for us, so we got the practice in.

By: Kristen @ See You In A Porridge

Kristen @ See You In A Porridge — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:43:49 +0000

awwww this post. love it, love your honesty and that picture 😉 the best man speech was fabulous as well.
KC and I used to fight all the time as well, lol. we've definitely mellowed out through the years and the easy has become easier because compared to the bad, it's so.. well, easy. i think of marriage as a bit like a roller coaster. ups and downs, great feelings and bad feelings. if you're sitting next to a stranger, it's going to be hard and awkward and not fun. but someone you love and can have fun with? what a great ride!

By: Carly Blogs Here

Carly Blogs Here — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:40:41 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this and being real and honest. So true that things might not always be "good", but they are okay 🙂