However, life--and especially life with a partner--is not about one good time after another. There are times when anger, sadness, and other "negative" emotions are completely appropriate to have in a relationship. It is important to take these negative experiences with the positive. Not only will difficult times make better times seem wonderful by comparison, but the process of sharing a common trauma is one of the strongest ways that humans cond with one another.
I am far from a perfect husband (far ... far from), but I feel that my relationship with Janelle has only grown into something greater over time. We've had moments (and longer than moments) of triumph and despair, but our willingness to work with one another, as well as our willingness to seek guidance from others, has led us to a more secure relationship. We are each other's partner for and through life.
I certainly don't have it all figured out. Often I don't communicate often enough just how much Janelle means to me. Sometimes, I feel isolated and unappreciated as well. However, I feel that we still make a great team, one that can overcome the obstacles thrown in our path together. I pray that other couples can reach similar realizations about their relationships.