It’s the Little Things in Marriage

Last Night, Adrian stopped at the gas station on his way home from work. I figured it was just to fill up the car, nothing out of the ordinary. But when he walked through the door… he had two Kinder Bueno bars... my favorite chocolate- in his hand.

No special occasion. No prompting. Just a simple, thoughtful gesture.

And it hit me: This is what love often looks like. Not always the grand gestures or fancy dinners... but the little moments. The “I saw this and thought of you” kind of love. The “I know this is your favorite chocolate” kind of love. The kind that says, “Even when I’m tired and just trying to get home, you’re still on my mind.”

Of course, I melted a little.

…Until he said, “Now gimme some.”

LOL. I guess even love comes with a snack tax.

But I couldn’t stop smiling. Because honestly, I didn’t mind sharing. It was never about the chocolate...it was about the way he thought of me. How a small, $4 treat somehow meant everything in that moment. It reminded me that love isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet, sweet, and wrapped in shiny red and white foil.

Afterward, we curled up in bed and watched Young Sheldon together...our current comfort show. We laughed, snacked, and held each other close under the blankets. No phones. No distractions. Just the sound of our favorite characters, the warmth of each other, and the familiar safety of a love that shows up in small ways every day.

And that’s what makes marriage beautiful. Not perfection. Not constant romance. But choosing one another in the tiny moments that string together a lifetime. A chocolate bar here. A shared laugh there. A hand to hold when the world feels too loud.

So tonight I’m thankful...not just for the Kinder Buenos, but for the man who brought them home.

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“Let all that you do be done in love.” - 1 Corinthians 16:14

Kristen, Unfiltered

Xo 💋