https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/ Helping Women Live a Balanced Life in the 21st Century Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:18:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-80215 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:18:14 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-80215 […] you think you have arrived in life, try getting married. A spouse is like a mirror, a lot of your faults get exposed. If after marriage you still think you have […]

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-80194 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:22:53 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-80194 […] years. I have to be honest. Many people questioned my choice. However, I knew myself and my gaps. Debbie filled those […]

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-77515 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:10:49 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-77515 I appreciated this post so much. The honesty, gratitude, and wisdom throughout made it feel both personal and relatable. Posts like this are such a wonderful reminder of the value of strong relationships.

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-77471 Sat, 30 May 2026 22:16:34 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-77471 This is a beautiful reflection on marriage. The lessons on gratitude, humility, and keeping your word really stood out to me. Congratulations on 25 years !

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-77363 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:40:18 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-77363 I found the idea of focusing on the positive and not keeping score of old hurts really powerful. Those things sound simple when written down, but they’re probably some of the hardest habits to actually live out over the years. This felt very honest and grounded, and I think that’s what makes it meaningful.

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-77347 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:10:12 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-77347 Expressing gratitude can do WONDERS, and it’s such an important thing to remember throughout your marriage. Of course, all the other points (like being open and honest) are critical, as well, and should all be practiced regularly.

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-77344 Thu, 28 May 2026 03:54:20 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-77344 This was such a heartfelt and meaningful reflection. I really enjoyed the honesty and appreciation woven throughout each lesson.

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-77343 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:48:14 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-77343 What a heartfelt, loving story for sure. 20 years is a very long time in my book. And so agree you have to focus on the positive attributes of the other person. Many want to point out those two things that bother them, letting them override the 100s of great things.

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-77330 Wed, 27 May 2026 18:49:51 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-77330 Thank you for sharing your beautiful life story with us. There’s some great advice. Any relationship could take from this. I hope you have many more years together of happiness.

]]> https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/10-lessons-in-20-years-that-my-wife-has-taught-me/#comment-77317 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:19:24 +0000 https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/?p=2174#comment-77317 This was really sweet without being cheesy, which is hard to pull off TBH. Twenty years teaches us plenty, right?

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