Kinds of Love

One of the most surprising and remarkable things to me, in my relationship with Josh, is the diversity of our relating. Sometimes he is like a lover to me and sometimes he is like a best friend. Those two are generally to be expected. But sometimes also he is like a sibbling, sometimes like a parent, and sometimes like a child. It all seems to depend on what we each need at a given time. I am glad we are able to relate on all these different levels. So many people say you should not mother your husband, but sometimes he needs it, and sometimes I need it too. It is a comfort to not always have to be the strong one, and a joy to provide that same comfort to him. It is a beautiful thing to be all these things for each other yet still come together as equals and as lovers. I would not have thought such a thing possible before. He is an exceptional mixture of all the things I need in my life. I never thought one person could be all that. I am so greatful. I should make it a point of expressing that to him today, and every day.