People lie about marriage. They say it’s an impossible, stifling, painful exercise devoid of freedom or passion. If they’re not lying—if marriage is, in most cases, all of those things—then let me bear witness to the miracle that is possible:⁣ ⁣ I’m never freer or braver than when I’m around my spouse. He inspires in me a sense of unshakeable self. He asks of me no sacrifice from independence or achievement. Every day, he sees the whole of me and says “yes!” He sheds light onto untended corners of my person. To everything, he brings peace. Often, in the night, he’ll reach for my hand and I wake with our fingers interlaced. Even in sleep, we are married. ⁣ ⁣ 6 years ago today, I married Tim and never stopped. It’s the easiest, best thing I do all day. ⁣ ⁣ I’ll go anywhere with you, @mistertimrock. Except maybe C*, but then...of course there, too.