Cree and I went to the same college, he’s older than me but we ran in similar circles. Honestly, we ended up getting together through our mutual best friend, Ed. So I already knew of some of the men he called brothers before we dated. But once we got married, I officially inherited the whole bunch.
It was definitely a transition to insert myself into decade long friendships and grow my own relationship with Cree’s friends. I don’t feel the need to be their best friend, but I do enjoy putting in the effort to get to know them individually and vice versa. I like to understand who they are and because I know how much of an impact they’ve made on my husband’s life, I value their presence and friendship.
This was a new experience for me because I didnt see my parents have many friends when I was growing up.
I love how much our life has intertwined. Yes we are a packaged deal but to genuinely connect with his friends makes my heart happy.
I love knowing he spends time with them, we love hosting them at the house and it’s even better to do life with them.
If they come over and we haven’t seen them in a while I express how much Cree has missed them, because naturally they aren’t used to that.
I love learning the different dynamics between his relationships and always push him to spend time with them when he can.
I know they won’t just be there for Cree but will always be there for me too.
It’s a special thing.
All my love
JMoore
Day 27
