knight in dull armor . . .

I have a hard time portraying to my wife my deep feelings. I recognize that I am a guy and this is par for the course, but as a follower of Christ I recognize I am to be different.

I had one of those epiphanies today on the way back from racquetball . . . a realization that I have a desire to be my wifes perfect warrior/ a knight in shining armor. But as I see who I really am, faults and all, I recognize that if I were to portray the things that are in my head to her . . . I will no longer be her shining knight, but a dull and dim one. I know she would take me as I am, but I want her to be proud of me.

This knight needs to learn to talk out loud more and be vulnerable. Take the armor off at home.

I will try