I recently lost the diamond in my wedding ring while at work one day. After getting over the fact that I seem to lose and/or break things (I recently washed my iPod in the washing machine and who can forget me dropping my camera in the lake only two days after receiving it for my birthday) we ventured out to Jared’s to look at new rings. After deciding that I didn’t want a whole new ring, I decided to have the diamond replaced. While there, the salesperson asked how long we’ve been married, la la la, and then asked, “What’s your secret to being married so long?”

My off the cuff answer was something about my learning to realize that I’m going to be wrong and that’s okay, but as we drove home later that day, Scott asked what my answer would be if I fully thought through my response. Well I’m still actually thinking about that. One thing that I know is critical is having a sense of humor and not taking yourself too seriously. I also realize that you have to be accepting to change through the years when you are with someone. We are very different people than when we first started dating in high school and continue to be compatible with each other.

Anyway, I’m still thinking more about my answer and would appreciate for others to post their thoughts.