married, taken with my parents.
Today is my 22nd wedding anniversary.
Celebrating times like these often cause us to go down memory lane. In June, our family also went down memory lane when my dad passed away. He is the one who always said,
A girl always marries someone like their dad and vice versa.
I know my daughters often compare their husbands to their dad, too. Another thing my mom and dad both said, was,
We’re more in love today than we were when we got married.
While I didn’t quite understand that when I was a child or a teen, it didn’t seem possible when I was a newlywed. However, I now have to swallow my pride and admit they were right. I love my husband more today than I did 22 years ago.
To celebrate, I’m going to travel down memory lane by listing the ways Steve is like my dad. Let’s see if my dad’s saying is true, at least in my case.
For fun, I’d like to invite you to go down memory lane with me.
As you read my list, think whether or not your spouse is like their mother or father, depending on if you have a wife or husband.
Similarities:
- My husband calls me his “Beautiful Bride.” He absolutely adores me, and my dad adored my mom.
- Steve and I both speak the same love languages – affection and time spent together. That was dad’s love language as well.
- Kisses and hugs, hello and goodbye are a requirement, even in public.
- My dad was a giver, but like to give in secret. Bingo – Steve is the same way. In fact, both get embarrassed if their good deeds are discovered. I admire that trait.
- A handyman my dad was, constantly doing it yourself, even if it meant creating your own “inventions.” Steve is a “Jack of all traits,” and can master many too. He’s been known to come up with his own “inventions” as well.
- Both live their Christianity wherever they go, no matter who is around.
- Both were faithful to church, attending when the doors were open.
- Both were considered, “playful parents,” entertaining their kids and those visiting.
- When it came to technology, neither cared much for it but stayed after it to learn whatever was necessary.
Differences:
- Energy Level
- Cooking
- Money Management
- One is a doer and the other a teacher.
- And, the most opposite of all – Steve leaves the car running when stopped, whereas my dad acted like that was the unforgivable sin.
That makes the score 9 to 5. I DID marry someone more like my dad.
How about you? Did this light-hearted post take you down memory lane?
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I’ve been married 39 years and yes my husband and dad have many similar traits. Both are bright and value education. Dad and my husband grew up on farms and know how to work hard. Both men are night owls. Fishing is their favorite pastime and they both loathe trying to get appliances to work. They have been involved in the leadership of their churches in various capacities and both are/were great Bible teachers. My dad is in heaven now, but I am blessed to have these two great men in my life.
BEAUTIFUL! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.
I would say my husband is like my dad in many ways. They both loved cars, good food, fishing, camping & me. They both work very hard. They both love the ozarks. Even though my dad is no longer with us they both were & are very special men, because I love them.
Sister, I enjoy your light hearted writing and just for the record, I married someone opposite from my dad. The wonderful part is that he has all the positive qualities. My dad was not a Christian and sadly did not know how to treat a wife. My hubby is like yours, as a Godly man that has spent his life preaching the gospel, he too treats me like a queen and spoils me. Kisses at parting are a must and he always drops me off at the door and gets the car to pick me up. I am the most blessed woman on earth, but I know you feel the same way! Blessings to you!