Eight weeks at home together. And I was about to lose my banana. 🍌
Being in a relationship is hard. Being with each other 24/7 is even harder. After 20 years together—most of it spent working full-time—my husband had eight weeks off. Everywhere I turned, he was there (and yes, he's totally allowed to be, LOL).
We had our monthly date weekend last weekend, and it was great. But then came week 8… and I found myself venting to my Reformer Pilates ladies mid-class. We laughed, and I felt a little guilty afterward.
It got me thinking—how have we managed 20 years together, through all of life’s ups and downs? The answer: we are committed to being fully present when we are with each other.
He sensed my rising tension this week and surprised me with a spontaneous day date. We went into the city, wandered through Crown, and he held my hand as we walked. A gentle squeeze here and there—sometimes to change direction, sometimes just to pull me closer.
I could have said no. I could have stayed grumpy, irritated (for no real reason). But I didn’t. I chose to lean into the moment.
We sat by the Yarra, shared a burger (date food is never the healthiest, LOL), and talked. We laughed, reminisced, and dreamed about our next adventure. No distractions, no scrolling—just being together.
And that’s when it hit me. Life is about focusing on one thing at a time, doing it well, and being consistent—whether that’s in relationships, health, work, or personal growth.
💛 Time is precious.
💛 Money is disposable.
💛 Relationships are everything.
Being present is the key to happiness.
Affirmations for Gratitude & Presence:
✨ I come to my partner with peace and a grateful heart, ready to receive the blessings of our relationship.
✨ I am grateful for my health, my loved ones, and all the joys in my life.
✨ Today, I am alive, present, and filled with serenity and happiness.✨ I treat others the way I wish to be treated.
Maybe this is your reminder to slow down, be present, and cherish the people around you. 💛
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