My husband and I are newlyweds who tied the knot in February 2023. However, due to our long commutes, we only get together on weekends. Taking the 3-hour journey each time is challenging, but thinking about what to do together on the weekends has become a joyful part of our routine.
We’ve made it a rule to do things together every sunday. We usually work out together, going hiking or playing sports like badminton. Last week, we visited Namhansanseong Fortress. As we hiked up the mountain, my husband supported me from behind when I got tired. It felt great to get some fresh air.
We enjoyed some shaved ice at a cafe on our way back home, and we went to bed early. We may be physically apart during the week, but that day reminded us that we are always close in spirit.
make it a rule - to act according to a principle
get some fresh air - to get outside and enjoy a breath of fresh air and take a break
ride something out - to continue to exist during a difficult situation and until it ends, without serious harm
우리는 2023년 2월에 결혼한 신혼부부다. 하지만 출퇴근 시간이 길어서 주말부부를 시작했다. 매번 3시간 걸리는 출퇴근은 힘들지만 주말에 함께 무엇을 할까 고민하는 것이 우리의 즐거운 일상이 되었다.
우리는 매주 토요일마다 무조건 함께 할 수 있는 활동을 하기로 했다. 주로 등산을 가거나 배드민턴 같은 스포츠를 즐기며 운동을 한다. 지난주에는 남한산성을 다녀왔다. 산을 오르다 지칠 때면 남편이 뒤에서 나를 밀어줬다. 상쾌한 바람을 쐬니 기분이 좋았다.
집으로 돌아오는 길에 카페에서 팥빙수도 먹고 밤에는 일찍 잠자리에 들었다. 주중에 몸은 떨어져 있지만 마음만은 항상 가까이 있다는 것을 다시 한번 느낀 하루였다.
- Making coffee in the morning is a joyful part of my routine. / A joyful part of my routine is meditating with my husband before bed.
- I went outside to get some fresh air. / I go hiking on weekends to get some fresh air.
- It’s not hard to stay in touch, even if you are physically apart. / It was difficult to maintain the relationship because we were physically apart.
A: Did you say that you only see your spouse on weekends?
B: Yes, that’s right. We’ve been living that way for two years, ever since we tied the knot.
A: Don’t you miss each other?
B: We video call each other every day and do things as a couple every weekend, so it’s okay.
A: That’s good to hear.
B: We just need to ride it out for about one more year.
