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  1. You nailed it talking about expectations. These are what trip us up. The actual day we celebrate is not as important as the actual celebration. You’re so right.

  2. Letting go of expectations is a process. 🙂 But after the adjustments are made, life becomes easier to share.

    Great post.

  3. I really loved reading this post. . . This Feb. 14 is our first as a married couple. He will get home on the 13th, after a 17 hour flight – tired and jetlagged. Let’s see how it works out.

    sharon

  4. Marvellous! Such brilliant wisdom here! We’re like you… a bit non-traditional. After so many years together, those important dates just don’t need to be adhered to like glue. We usually schedule our celebrations for the nearest weekend. :~D

    Thanks for joining us for Marriage Monday today, Cheri!

    (((Hugs)))

    e-Mom

  5. You hit the nail on the head. None of us loves as we should 24/7. It’s those rare occasions that we get it all together that makes marriage that much sweeter,

  6. That was really a great post Cheri! We have had to shift many dates around just because “life” happens! I appreciate your insights so much!

    {{Hugs}}
    Jen

  7. Gasp! I am thankful we are not the only couple who aren’t hard core on specific days. I love to jump out and surprise him with a valentines day no where near the actual holiday;)

  8. There is so much wisdom here. If we go to dinner, we never go on the 14th. Same for buying flowers. I’m too practical to let him spend that kind of money that day!

    Thanks for sharing, I learned a lot.

  9. Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog says:

    I had to let go of my expectations too. So hard to live in a way so different from the world!!
    Great stuff.
    Much love,
    Angela

  10. I love it!! Since my husband does not like crowds, we have also taken to celebrating on an alternate day! Works great for us also. Thanks for sharing today!

  11. Wow…this was good, and we do the same thing!

    The first holiday we changed was Valentines for sure. The 15th or the following weekend works best for us too.

    Thanks♥

  12. We have always celebrated on the 15th, due to the fact I had the flu our first Valentine’s Day. This year I suggested we *gasp* celebrate on the 13th instead. It just works better. Knowing we can celebrate when it is a celebration and not a requirement has freed us up so much. Thank you for sharing today.

  13. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. It makes it more special of a time when both people enjoy it instead of being tired or worn out. Happy February!
    Bethany

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