Something that I think about a lot is a song by The Pretenders, “I’ll Stand By You.” This was a song that was special to me, and my wife and I used it this song for our first dance during our wedding. It was important to me because I was passionate about the lyrics and meaning of the song, and remember singing the words to her during that first dance.
The lyrics on this song mean even more to me now. I end up crying each time I listen to it because all the lyrics remain true. Even at the end, when I knew what I did about my wife’s 18+ month affair and the multiple affairs during our marriage, I still loved her and would have remained faithful and on her side in times of personal darkness.
My wife did not feel the same as I did, but I’m hoping this song can still be a source of inspiration for those of you still working on your relationship.