To "The Power Couple":
I couldn't help but notice the interactions between you both as you ferociously hit equipment station after station near me the other night. and with each move my heart sank a little deeper for both of you. You see... I used to be there... I used to allow verbal hit after hit to my soul from someone that "loved" me. I wasted YEARS of my life letting him tell me that I couldn't, that I wasn't enough, and couldn't get it right. It wasn't just what I (and let's be real, all of us in there) witnessed that really broke me, it's what goes on behind closed doors that I know to be much more soul crushing. If he's willing to say those things to you in public, then she's hearing more within the walls of the "home." Sweetheart, if he's not put a ring on it, please don't wish him to... it won't change a thing, in fact, instead of him giving you something, you'll actually be handing over more of yourself than you will ever get back, ever recover. YOU DESERVE MORE, YOU are WORTH MORE. YOU MATTER. YOU ARE STUNNING & BEAUTIFUL, and have an incredible PURPOSE. A purpose that extends exponentially beyond than how many reps you're able to do, or how fast you can go to try to keep up with your "gazelle" man (who appears to be attempting to defeat gravity in order to take flight off the elliptical).
My heart breaks for you too though, dude. Whoever, wherever, you were taught that treating a lady like that was acceptable... Dead wrong. It's cost you both to miss out on the most incredible gift in this life- Love. A love that includes mutual respect and using the power of prayer to become a true "Power Couple." Where "Building an Empire" is allowing that power to humble, mold, stretch, and grow you both, (together and individually) into strong individuals with GREAT impact. Pushing each other is a great thing- when it's done out of love, respect, and gentleness. I know it's possible- my husband and I practice it often- and reap out-of-this-world benefits. Together you could build each other up to be more than you could ever be alone. Words of admiration and not destruction go a long way.
Lastly, thank you, thank you for allowing me to once again realize what a blessing my husband is to me, and giving me a reminder to tell him when I got home!
Respectfully,
b. Rose
