Needle in a Haystack

Taken from my recent Facebook post...

I've heard it said lately that as a modern person or a feminist, marriage is not something to be congratulated - that there are things that people, women especially, should be congratulated for with more enthusiasm: jobs, promotions, graduations, etc., vs getting engaged or married.
While I agree, and that just to BE married is not an end goal, I do think that it is something to be congratulated- and here's why:
They'll say that "all" you need in order to get married is a willing partner. Yes, but there's so much more to it than that if you're doing it right!
You've found someone who is KIND to you, that you ENJOY spending time with, who wants the SAME THINGS in life that you want, that LIVES where you live, can tolerate (or even LIKES!) your quirks. A "willing partner" who you RESPECT and ADMIRE, who's family and friends will get along with yours, who your brother doesn't hate, who's siblings you ACTUALLY LIKE. And to top it all off,  you're actually physically ATTRACTED to this person, and holy crap- they are attracted to you too! You both have found a needle in haystack, basically a leprechaun riding a unicorn wrapped in a rainbow. Then, you were able to recognize a good thing when you saw it, and were in the right place in your life to be able to establish teamwork, communication, goals, and plans for the future. You found someone who wants to be a FAMILY with you, who you love, and who LOVES YOU. I think that deserves serious congratulations.
So happy anniversary and congrats to my best friend Katelyn, and her husband George on finding your special person, and making each other your #1 priority for the last 4 years. You are both awesome, and somehow even MORE awesome together.