Persevering Through the Misunderstandings: A Hike, a Yell, and a Whole Lot of Love
We have this thing—my husband and I.
A weekly date, no frills, just time carved out to talk. About family. About goals. About life and all the details in between. It’s our space to communicate, reflect, and realign. And usually, it flows smoothly—like one of those hikes where the sun’s out, the kids aren’t with us, and everything just clicks.
But not this time.
We were at one of the forest preserves that has an easy walk, surrounded by tall trees and nature’s silence. The perfect backdrop for connection... and as it turned out, conflict.
Somewhere in the conversation, our thoughts didn’t align. He said one thing. I heard another. I responded emotionally—he responded calmly. And just like that, a familiar pattern played out.
I’ll admit it: I’m the expressive one. The "talk it out now or I’ll explode" kind. And him… He’s the steady one. The take-it-in, breathe-deep, "let's-think-this-through" kind. God really knew what He was doing when He paired us, but sometimes I wonder if He enjoys watching us figure it out the hard way.
Emotions rose. I got loud. I needed to let it out. And honestly…
A forest preserve is not a bad place to do that :) No judging eyes. Just birds, trees, and space to yell if you need to. (Highly recommend.)
I know I looked like a crazy woman for a second—but I also know this: bottled-up emotions only erupt later in worse ways. So I let it out. And the beauty of it, My husband let me.
He didn’t fix it.
He didn’t fight back.
He just listened.
And slowly, the fog started to lift. We found our way back to clarity—not because we figured out the perfect words, but because we kept walking. Together. Step by step. Not storming off. Not shutting down.
Perseverance in marriage doesn’t always look like flowers and forehead kisses. Sometimes, it looks like walking side by side even when the conversation gets messy.
Sometimes, it sounds like one partner raising their voice and the other choosing to stay grounded.
What I’ve learned through moments like this is that communication isn’t just about words.
It’s about grace.
It’s about deciding to stay present, even when it’s hard.
It’s about honoring each other’s process—whether that means yelling in the woods or quietly waiting for the dust to settle.
And more than anything, it’s the reason why we, as moms, need to stay connected with our loved ones.
Because every decision that involves our family deserves to be talked out.
Not buried. Not brushed over. And definitely not walked away from.
Don’t be the “runaway bride,” so to speak—the one who walks away from every confrontation, every tough conversation, or hides behind silence.
Your partner should be your best friend.
Your pillar.
Your safe place.
And sometimes, that means having the hard talks—even if it means crying in a forest preserve.
Because the truth is: when both hearts carry good intentions, and both people are willing to press on, peace finds its way back in.
And you don’t just persevere through problems—you grow stronger because of them.
Ever had a forest-preserve-style argument that turned into a breakthrough? Or maybe a moment where you chose to lean into communication instead of walking away? I’d love to hear from you. Share in the comments or DM me—your story might remind another mama that love and perseverance truly go hand in hand.
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