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I don’t remember how I first stumbled across Little Things & Curiosities, but as soon as I did, it became a part of my daily blog rounds. Laura is an amazing writer, and whether she’s blogging about her life in San Francisco, what she believes in, what she’s learned from loved ones, or her newlywed life, she approaches everything with so much heart and thoughtfulness. The marriage advice she shared with us in V6 was no different, and we hope you’ll love what she had to say as much as we do!

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For a marriage that’s filled with easy, everyday joy, do your best to practice kindness and gratitude. Put each other first, make each other laugh, and don’t forget to do the little things, just because. The truth is, following my first year of marriage, I’ve come to learn that it’s as simple–or, some days, as challenging–as that. Kindness and gratitude.

I’ve also learned to be curious, to keep asking questions, because you’ll learn new ways to love and understand the person who pours your coffee every morning. Invest yourself in even the smallest moments, which sometimes manage to carry the most magic.

Make the most of your time together, and make the most of your time apart. You fell in love with someone who enjoyed a life all their own, and while there’s nothing more special than the life you’re building together, it’s just as important that you keep growing as a person–not just as a spouse, but also as a friend and as a daughter and as a professional, too. When you bring your best self to the table, it’s a gift to the person you love. Treat yourself well.

Of course, there’s work, too. Embrace that, because it’s the work of honoring a choice. Love itself may not be a choice, but committing to that love is, and it’s a choice that comes with great responsibility. With forever love, it’s your responsibility to be patient, to be thoughtful, and to live each day as part of a team.

Most of all, let loose, welcome adventure, and keep respect at the top of your to-do list. Hold yourself to the same standard you’d expect from your other half–no more, no less. You’re not always going to be perfect, and it’s not always going to be easy, but if you stay present and you embrace change and you don’t hog all the covers–literally or figuratively–then you’re far more likely to live out the love you promised each other when you said “I do.”

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Written with love by Lisa