My relationship with Kyler has been a little bumpier than usual lately. I’ve decided to share about our struggles as well because never do we want people to think our relationship is perfect, and part of my journey to being more vulnerable includes being able to be open about our relationship struggles (sorry Kyler).

We usually argue over the same things – and usually because I’m the one to get upset at him… which is hard for me, but is also hard for Kyler. We had an argument recently in which we noticed we weren’t communicating how we should have been. His patience was short (and though rightfully so, it was very unlike him) and I was saying things out of emotion.

We realized, it’s not always about asking each other to change and better certain qualities about ourselves… and rather, we are not rooted in Christ enough. Individually and as a couple, we do not pour nearly enough of ourselves into our relationships with God. Any other solution is temporary. We are too flawed and too weak to fix anything on our own.

Loving Father, thank you for Kyler – for who he is and for how he loves me. Thank you for bringing us back to you again and again. May you continue to work in us, reminding us that Your ways are higher than ours… Help us to seek you in times of hardships and give us the strength to show a greater amount of grace to each other. Would you guide us to have a relationship centered around loving and glorifying You rather than ourselves.