I don’t usually share a lot of super personal things here – and I’m really not going to share a lot it now – but I wanted to post a little something as a reminder to those in long-term relationships. Something that I just learned. (Mark will probably not like that I’m posting this. I might ruin his reputation ;) )

Even if your boyfriend or husband (and or wife/girlfriend) isn’t insecure AT ALL and he says (while you’re reading What Men Wish Women Knew articles to him – haha) that he doesn’t need compliments, don’t assume that it’s true.

Sure, you probably spend a lot of time with this person and sometimes it’s just the “same old thing”, but we all need reassurance, no matter what Mr. Tough Guy says. Even he needs to know that the best part of your day is when he gets home from work, or just waking up next to him. That, even if your “private life” may not be what it was in the beginning, you don’t really want anybody else. You’re a better person because of him. You love him more than anything, and you’re happier than you’ve ever been in your life.

I have the greatest husband, even though I don’t say it nearly enough. He is in no way, shape or form, “old spaghetti”.