I married up. Big time. No doubt about it. I think I would have said that when I first got married, but I don’t know if I really believed it. And not because I was prideful and self-absorbed (though that’s probably true) but because I think I didn’t really know how great Katie was.

I mean I knew she was great. I asked her to marry me. But, I didn’t know how great she was…. When you date someone, it’s impossible to see all the angles. If you date well, you can learn a lot about someone, and that will help you make a wise decision about whether to marry them. But, there’s a lot of uncharted territory. Potential scenarios that you won’t and can’t see until you’re married.

The longer I’ve been married, the more grateful I am that I picked Katie. And that she picked me. Here’s 3 (of many) reasons why…

1. My wife is cute. That’s right. She’s got cute factor. And cute girls are always cute, not just when they have make-up on. If you thought all 3 of my reasons were going to be deep and profound, then you were wrong…. Love that she is cute!

2. She knows who she is. Katie knows who she is. She doesn’t feel the need to prove herself to other people. She’s comfortable in her own skin. I love this about her.

3. She tells the truth. I know that she means what she says. I don’t have to wonder. It’s freedom. Katie is a strong woman and has strong opinions, and I am better for it. There have been so many times where she tells me what she thinks and I realize that I’ve been off, or wrong. I love that she keeps me honest through being honest herself. She’s an incredible helpmate.

I find myself talking more and more with college students about marriage. I feel like on some level, it’s on every college student’s brain. Hope this sheds light on some things that are worth valuing as you look forward to getting hitched.