James and Courtney

Engagement and Ocean, by Beth Solano

My wife, Holly, and I will celebrate 15 years of marriage soon. Thankfully, I know a little bit more about how to be a good husband than when we first walked down that maroon-carpeted aisle. Back in the early days, I thought the words "I love you" were the only words needed for a thriving marriage. So I said them a lot. Over time, though, I began to expand my marriage vocabulary.

I still say, “I love you, Holly” every single day.

But I’ve added a few more key phrases too. When I say these things, I see the smile in her heart and the relief in her eyes. I know what she needs to hear to feel safe, cherished and appreciated.

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