Dear Alex,
Although it feels weird to gush about you on the internet, I believe others deserve to know what an amazing individual you are. It’s true. I completely lucked out in the husband department. You are my best friend, my confidant, my rock, and my safe space. Whether it is watching a new tv show together, laughing at something ridiculous, or planning our next adventure… doing life with you is so incredibly fun and fulfilling.
Thank you for being considerate of my feelings and going out of your way to take out the garbage or run a quick errand for me with no complaints. I know that most men aren’t this accommodating and expect their wives to do it all. I am so grateful that you don’t allow that double standard; you are my partner and helper and I appreciate you so much. You encourage my independence and yet you are always there when I need you the most. I joke that marriage has made me soft, but it’s actually quite beautiful to be able to fall more and more in love with the man I married. I try to never take you and your kindness for granted.
Adventuring with you has brought me so much joy. I love seeing some of the prettiest mountain vistas with you and summiting to the next impossibly possible peak. You make every hike an adventure and every exhausting mile worth pushing onward. I always look forward to our final destination and the moment I get to see that huge smile on your face. I’d hike a million more trails with you just to enjoy your reaction at the top. Amazing backpacking destinations, day-hikes to the sky, snowshoeing through wintery wonderlands, or rainy comfy cozy cabin getaways… with you they are all the best trips I’ve ever taken.
I’m grateful for your calming presence, your quick wit, and your genuine care for others. You, my love, are a gem and I am honored to be by your side in this life.
All my love,
Shari
The Salty Exchange 