It has often been said when the new bride and groom are toasting at their wedding reception and are given advice from their many friends and family members that marriage is a 50/50 commitment.

It is not like that at all in our marriage. For my husband and me, there are times where I might not be able to cook supper because of an exhausting day. There might be times where my husband can’t be home for whatever reason and I have to shovel the sidewalks. We lean on each other whenever the other needs us. There are no expectations or “gender roles” in our home. We each have our strengths and weaknesses.

We also know each other so well that we know when one of us needs that little extra help in the day that just makes it a little bit easier. It’s kind of an unwritten rule in our house that whoever is the last to get up in the morning makes the bed. We never said it to each other, he just knows that I like to end my day in a made bed. It tells my brain that it’s finally time to relax. He doesn’t like to make the bed, but he does just to make my life easier.

It’s those little things that make our marriage so strong. Knowing what the other person needs to make their life a little better. WE are in this together.

What are some things you do as a couple to help each other out? Please comment below. Happy Valentine’s Day!!