A Month of Gratitude, Day 22 - The Smart Friends

Sunday, December 22, 2013
The Smart Man is an Army vet. During his time in uniform, he served with two other men who did the same job, and they ended up following each other around to their various duty stations. They've been friends for almost 25 years.

This weekend, the Smart Man is in Wisconsin, attending a Green Bay Packers game with one of these men, and another friend from their bowling league. A "guy's weekend," complete with cheese curds, hot chocolate and beer.

I heard a piece of marriage advice once - that if you want a happy marriage, cultivate your women friends. Don't expect your husband to be all things to you, to fulfill your every need. And the same advice applies for husbands.

Today I'm grateful for the Smart Man's relationships with his male friends. They bring balance to his life, and allow him a masculine outlet that our relationship simply can't fill. I know these men would go to the wall for him, and for us, and that the Smart Man and I would do the same. And this is a good thing.

4 comments:

The Mechanicky Gal said...

I've heard of cheese curds, but never tasted them. Have you tried them, Janiece?

Janiece said...

I have. Surprisingly delicious.

Random Michelle K said...

There's cheese involved. How could they NOT be delicious?

;)

Anne C. said...

So true. (The post and the deliciousness of cheese curds.)

Glad the Smart Man has friends with whom he can be himself. :)