Irony Of Marriage

I am in a second marriage after my first ended having gotten married at 21 thinking this is what I am supposed to do. It only lasted 3 years or so and I felt so very stifled and felt I couldn't breathe with this person under the same roof. I have now been remarried for 33 years and cannot be happier as we allow each other to grow and expand individually but also walk this journey together. We both were talking just yesterday about how we feel the need to be near each other energetically, emotionally, physically. This article points out the fact that we need to grow as individuals or we become static. That is exactly right and what we've done. We are retired and spend most of our time together but also realize when we need time to ourselves. I love to journal and meditate each day as he does his own spiritual care. It is the greatest gift to walk this earth with someone who inspires you to be a better person. I am blessed and so very grateful.