Even my husband might be surprised by this title. He’s probably thinking, “Emma? Puts her partner first?” But, dear husband, I do strive to prioritize you, even if it doesn’t always seem that way.
It’s impossible to measure my love for the important people in my life and arrange them in a hierarchy. My parents hold a significant place in my heart, having been my steadfast support system. My sister occupies a special space because I’ve witnessed her journey as she grew. My husband, however, is the choice I made for my life partner. My children are blessings that I deeply cherish, bestowed upon me by fate or divine will. I love them all equally—no more, no less.
Yet, life demands choices. We cannot do everything at once; sometimes we need to prioritize. For me, that means placing my husband before my children.
To those who know me, including my husband, it might seem like my love for my children is greater. But in reality, I love them all equally, and I consciously choose to put my husband first. Kids, when you read this someday, know that every one of you is incredibly important to me.
Here are the solid reasons behind my philosophy of prioritizing my husband:
We Chose Each Other