“We met in our hometown of Málaga 7-years ago, though Manu is from Cueta. Though we felt from early on that we were meant for each other, it wasn’t until we went through a health scare together, that we knew we were destined to be together, taking care of each other and making sure we lived every moment to the fullest. We look back on our wedding day and find it impossible to pick just one moment that stood out to us. But forced to pick, we’d say it was the moment we received our ‘libra de la familia’ or the ‘family book.’ In Spain, this is a document given my the state that recognizes one’s marriage, but also the birth of children, divorce, death, and all occasions that shape a family. It is a record of a life together, starting with the wedding. Ours we hope, will be a full book!” While traditional vows commit a couple to being with each other ‘for richer and poorer, sickness and in health,’ its having those experiences before tying the knot that strengthen a relationship and make a walk down the aisle that much more confident. Lean into the ups, but really embrace the downs because when you get through them, your bond is inevitably all the stronger. Happy first anniversary to @juanjocmayo and @juanjomanu ❤️💍🥂 #husbandandhusband #gayspain🇪🇸 #insicknessandinhealth #marriagegoals #librodelavida