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Getting my job back in Montreal. To be honest it makes me sad a little bit. But I love you. So it's worth it.
Carbohydrates and excuses
I've had to let go and overcome my past. He's given up his band, some of his hobbies and his independence.
Not a lot. Since having our son finding alone and together time can be tricky. But it is awesome to hang out with my hubby and grow to be a better version of myself because of him:)
I gave up dogs because he's allergic. :(
A lot in both sides, but things that make us better, stronger and that I miss but the payoff of giving them up means being with my baby! :)
She gave up smoking (a decision I think she is thankful for now) and I gave up men though it wasn't very hard to do.
Many Many things but if she's happy it was worth the sacrifice
not much...and I've gained a lot!
Not much. Some small things like having less time with the guys, but it doesn't feel like giving things up as much as getting more of her time. Sleep went out the window when we had our son, but that is a different issue entirely...:-)
Being single. When we had out first date she had asked me why I wasn't married. I said I was avoiding divorce. I also said if this doesn't turn into marriage lets not waste time and just be friends hanging out. She said I had been a bachelor too long and needed "training". So I gave up that life for 25 years of marriage. Everyday I need to remember its still sometimes a dating thing and always a friendship. So it is also about my time for her that is the one thing she cherishes most from me and
I've given up nothing and gain everyday. Love, support, kindness... How lucky am I!
Going out to parties. It wasn't really a conscious decision...we just didn't need to anymore. I like it a lot actually.
Facebook.
he hasnt given up nothing