Because my hubby and I have literally sat and binged watched 2 seasons of This is Us, and if you haven’t seen it, I promise you won’t be disappointed.

We aren’t really big into TV shows. We only watch Power 😩 But our good friend suggested that we watch This is Us and I’m soooooo happy that she did. This show is so authentic, there are times when I felt as if I was sitting in my own family therapy session. Get your tissue ready. It really makes you think about your childhood and the way it has shaped you as an adult. It also shows an UNCONDITIONAL love between two of the main characters Jack and Rebecca. 🙌🏾 Their love literally makes my heart melt. Jack is a man of integrity, loyalty, determination, and probably the sweetest guy I’ve ever known (yes, in my mind I know him) He loves his wife and kids unconditionally. Rebecca is the definition of an all around mom and wife. She keeps everyone in the house together and sane! She holds her ground in the toughest situations. She puts her husband and her kids above everything. Although these characters aren’t perfect, (Rebecca made me salty a few times) no one is, which makes the show super realistic and authentic.

This show has brought up a lot of conversations between my husband and I. I mean DEEP conversations, the ones that you tend to avoid with your spouse like death/funerals arrangements, losing a child, insecurities, relationships with family members etc. I learned so much about my husband as he has learned a lot about me. It’s crazy when you think you know everything about a person but you really don’t. Here are a few things Rebecca and Jack taught us:

Pay Attention To ALL of Your Children

On the show there are three children in the Pearson household. During these two seasons it taught us that it’s important to make all your children feel EQUALLY valued and that kids remember things that you say. Whether it’s good memories or bad, they remember. Although snap and I don’t have kids, we are learning from Rebecca and Jack’s mistakes, in preparation for when it’s our time .

Fight through your Problem/Addiction Together

Jack was suffering from an addiction that his father suffered from. He wanted to fight this addiction alone because he was so disgusted in himself from becoming a person he disliked. Rebecca stepped in and reminded him that she was his wife, and that it’s important to fight through things together. No matter how hard that it may be. I know wives that turn away from their husbands for that very same reason.

Ask About Your Partners Past

Jack and Rebecca both suffered from issues growing up. Instead of hiding it from each other they openly talked about it and helped each other combat these issues to be better parents to their children and better people overall. Your past really shapes who you become as an adult. Keeping all those anxiety and fears to yourself can possibly ruin your marriage.

Be Open and Accepting

Jack and Rebecca showed us this love from episode one. They took in a child that wasn’t theirs. Throughout the seasons, they showed us how to be open to other cultures and understanding to things that they did not understand. Although it may have left them in uncomfortable situations at times, Jack and Rebecca did an amazing job at accepting their sons culture and raising him to be an amazing husband and father.

Be Honest With Your Children

About everything! Because once again, kids remember everything! It’s better for them to suffer the pain now, then 20 years from now. It doesn’t matter if it’s about an addiction or a terminal illness. Your children have the right to know.

Jack and Rebecca are marriage goals (Marriage is a beautiful thing)

In today’s society marriage is taken as a joke. We see people get married then divorced in a year. Jack and Rebecca showed that long term marriage without losing interest was possible. Rebecca supported Jacks entrepreneur dreams when they didn’t have much of anything. They got emotional together. They had moments like bonding over doing laundry. Jack always surprised Rebecca with the most sweetest thoughtful non expensive gifts. Jack wanted to be a twelve out of ten for Rebecca and the kids. Jack and Rebecca had quiet time. Jack and Rebecca were still very attracted to each other and still sexually active. Jack and Rebecca are fucking goals! Be like Jack and Rebecca. ❤️