tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post1297199457120091080..comments2023-11-05T02:34:27.651-07:00Comments on claire white: weighty words and late night ramblingsClaire Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154175553027146465noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-30144697419771006042013-02-23T10:37:06.575-07:002013-02-23T10:37:06.575-07:00Claire, I love this.... seriously this is exactly ...Claire, I love this.... seriously this is exactly the same way I have been feeling lately. It's super hard trying to align your dream with your spouse's. We will be moving away for my husband's schooling within the next couple of years and that leaves me starting over wherever we end up. Marriage is hard, and is likely to be hard for everyone. But like you said, sacrifice is what it takes. As long as your dreams are still to be with each other, everything else will fall into place. <br /><br />Xo. NicoleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-36106640042090097512013-02-19T23:46:26.165-07:002013-02-19T23:46:26.165-07:00I've been thinking a lot about this post, and ...I've been thinking a lot about this post, and I totally agree. I have the opportunity to study abroad during the summer in London for 6 photo credits, but of course, being married and all, it would be difficult for me to just drop everything and leave Ryan for six weeks. I was pretty sad that this opportunity showed up too late in my life. I was pretty devastated at the time, but I know that it's the right thing for me to stay with him. Plus, hello, I'd miss him like crazy! But yeah, it's just really nice to know that I'm not alone in this :) <br />And dang, marriage is hard. But worth it. Beverly Houpthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-75594252888919819262013-02-14T00:47:46.973-07:002013-02-14T00:47:46.973-07:00Beautiful words. It is hard. Dreams are complicate...Beautiful words. It is hard. Dreams are complicated. Keeping loving each other. :) jalenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04925308794294432001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-19997376354698488312013-02-05T12:31:13.660-07:002013-02-05T12:31:13.660-07:00Thank you for this sweet cousin! I know I can'...Thank you for this sweet cousin! I know I can't relate yet (95 days!), but it is so nice to hear another side to things besides "marriage is so easy/perfect/wonderful/effortless!". and I know it will be wonderful to be married to my sweetheart forever and ever, but even now, as we are learning to communicate on the simple things, its good to know that it doesn't change overnight.<br />And I appreciate your words about your dreams changing. I completely agree! Me and Josh are practically opposites, but for some crazy reason we just work! And my dreams, as well as his I'm sure, have changed as we grow to love each other and the life we have regardless of individual interests.<br /><br />Take care, and I love you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-47880855958112353792013-02-05T00:03:35.112-07:002013-02-05T00:03:35.112-07:00I'm your newest follower and am so glad that I...I'm your newest follower and am so glad that I found your blog. I wrote a post kind of like this the other night, when I couldn't sleep and I could just hear the snores of my husband next to me. <br />I agree with you that dreams change and evolve, because once you commit yourself to someone else, then your goals change to include the both of you.<br />Marriage is hard :/ Honestly it's all about being open-minded, communicating with one another, healthy fighting, and fun dates :)<br /><br />Hope you can sleep better tonight.<br />-Bri Rios<br />breezydaysblog.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08367246574101132333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-88736645665935394522013-02-04T21:53:56.367-07:002013-02-04T21:53:56.367-07:00ive never read anything re: marriage more eloquent...ive never read anything re: marriage more eloquently worded. it's like you pulled this right out of my brain.Alex Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088057890216387853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-73484089632408720142013-02-04T13:51:49.690-07:002013-02-04T13:51:49.690-07:00I understand--as we're looking at grad schools...I understand--as we're looking at grad schools right now (and a baby in just a week or two), balancing each others' dreams has been a challenge. <br /><br />Trust me--you're not alone in that. And the great thing is--when you sacrifice for each other, and let the other person sacrifice for you (which is harder for me, actually), I know you'll just grow closer together. <br /><br />The best of luck to you, claire.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875962109330975416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-37873603349739316332013-02-04T11:17:00.074-07:002013-02-04T11:17:00.074-07:00You are so not alone, dear. This marriage thing ha...You are so not alone, dear. This marriage thing has been a big challenge for me. Wonderful, but the hardest thing I've ever done. We are both still painfully far from making it about "us" instead of "I". I relate in so so many ways.Bri Lamkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651527586888123935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-51268147063388688882013-02-04T10:20:18.597-07:002013-02-04T10:20:18.597-07:00"maybe it's just us. everyone else seems..."maybe it's just us. everyone else seems to be so good at this."<br /><br />I can definitely relate. I think most any human on earth can. <br /><br />It's funny though, because after reading your blog I've always seen you two as part of the "everyone else" that's so good at being married and in love and doing creative things, who always have the adorable house and the best style.<br /><br />Which, I mean, I still think that. But I don't know why it's always such a shocker to find out that other people have struggles and challenges, too.<br /><br />But I appreciate you writing honest things like this. It helps remind me that comparing my life to other people's lives is a major waste of energy.<br /><br />This probably doesn't even matter, since I don't really know you. But from what I do know, you're driven and determined and majorly talented and so obviously capable of making a major difference in this world. You will. I really think that. <br /><br />And I agree about sacrifice. I don't think love can exist without it.<br /><br />Kindly,<br /><br />Hoping You Sleep SoonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-65789561108075317432013-02-04T08:48:51.224-07:002013-02-04T08:48:51.224-07:00I don't think you will ever realize how much I...I don't think you will ever realize how much I needed to hear this today. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153851548012759421.post-5444695395885967712013-02-04T08:45:31.182-07:002013-02-04T08:45:31.182-07:00claire, you are right. i've learned that as we...claire, you are right. i've learned that as well. sacrifice is what it takes. sometimes things just work out the way you both want it to, but thats not always the occasion. <br /><br />also, i love this gorgeous photos.<br /><br />i hope you were able to get some sleep.<br /><br />KKirsten Wiemerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704370831753344703noreply@blogger.com