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June 25, 2012

Some Thoughts on Marriage...

I think that too many people give up on marriage.

I believe that love must be thought of as a verb. not just a feeling.

I believe that there is no room for selfishness in a marriage.

I believe that if you fell in love with a person once, you can fall in love with them again and again.

I believe some of the best advice that was ever given to me is that you can't go into a marriage thinking of divorce as an option- thanks mama.

I think that society has downplayed the importance and sanctity of a marriage.

I believe that there are not enough children who have examples in their lives of the true happiness that a strong marriage and family can bring them.

I truly don't believe in the excuse "We just stopped loving each other."

I think the expectations of what a marriage "should be" are the greatest downfalls to any relationship.

I believe that flaws in a marriage can be fixed if you are willing to put in the work and effort.

I believe that even big mistakes can be forgiven.

I think that comparing your marriage and life to others' always brings dissatisfaction.  As one of  my professors used to say, "Comparison is the cancer to happiness."

I believe that love and marriage get more beautiful as time goes on.

I think that quitting is easy, but sticking it out when times get tough is what makes a marriage count.

And despite the fact that sometimes it may seem that every force is moving against it, I believe in marriage♥


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16 comments:

  1. WHITNEY ROBERTSJune 25, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    i LOVED this post. you are so good with your words, woman! i think everyone needs to hear that :)

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    1. NatashaJune 25, 2012 at 11:01 AM

      Thanks whit that means a lot. I appreciate it :)

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  2. MegJune 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    This is beautiful! Absolutely amazing. Thank you Tosha!

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  3. UnknownJune 25, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Okay Mrs. Shakespeare... that was so amazing. You made my day, i'll be sharing this with all my friends tonight... and you'll be sharing this at my wedding k? k. Thanks for the words of inspiration. Love you and miss you!!!!!!!

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  4. andreaJune 25, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    very good words of wisdom. and i agree with all of it. thanks natasha. :)

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  5. mnwphotographyJune 25, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    loved this! i always say..."you choose what you want your marriage to be", great post! And I love those images!!!:)

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  6. NatashaJune 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Thanks Jodi that is so sweet of you! I am so happy for you and your new marriage!

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  7. Talia JensenJune 25, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog.
    i love this post about marriage. i feel the same way that people don't just all of the sudden fall out of love. its work! and its so worth it :)

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  8. Ashley ZieglerJune 25, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I loved this!! :) Beautiful pictures!

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  9. Megan WoolseyJune 26, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Natasha.
    I love you, seriously this post is amazing. I agree with it all and you need to write a book or something. You and Clint are so cute :)
    miss youuu.

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    1. NatashaJune 28, 2012 at 9:06 AM

      You're just a doll meg. I love you. Thanks so much :)

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  10. his little ladyJune 26, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    this post and these images are all just so beautiful! what a great outlook. i absolutely love the line that marriage gets more beautiful as time goes on :)
    xo TJ

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  11. eliseJune 26, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    new follower. so glad I am. loved reading this post!
    can't wait to keep following.

    kalobandelise.blogspot.com

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  12. House of TongJune 26, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Xinh Chao Nguoi Dep!!!! Have u seen the latest Mormon Messages video. Your blog post goes well with it!! Im so glad we met online fellow Mylai. :))))) xoxo

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  13. cherylJuly 31, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Great words of advice. Just celebrated my 34th anniversary and everything you have written has applied to my marriage. Its not easy, but it is w
    orth It. Love u Natasha

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  14. LinsieAugust 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    This is not the first time I've read this entry and every time I get goose bumps. Love the advice! I might quote you and put it up on my blog just becuase I love it so much. Hope you are well.

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