“Find a partner, not a husband.”

My mom and stepdad have the best relationship of anyone I know, one that is based on respect, admiration, honesty, and a sense of humor. It grows stronger and more loving every year. My mom says this is because she found her ‘partner’ in life, someone who is always on her side and wants to do anything he can to make her life easier and more fulfilling (which makes her want to do the same for him). They have been through a lot of ups and downs, but have faced them as equal members of a team. I learned from them what a loving partnership looks like and to settle for nothing less.