Leslie’s husband, with his towering stature and sizeable shoes, often left his footwear right in the middle of their living room.

This became a somewhat comical yet endearing routine in their household. One evening, Leslie spotted the shoes once again and couldn’t help but chuckle at the situation.

Instead of grumbling or getting upset, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She picked up the shoes and quietly stowed them away in the closet.

As Leslie put away the shoes, she contemplated her actions.

She realized that, just like her husband was capable of helping with various tasks, she, too, had her strengths and responsibilities. It was a revelation that they had both learned after nearly 18 years of marriage – there was no need to keep score.

In their relationship, they didn’t focus on who did what; they focused on working together on the important things.

In the grand scheme of their life together, those misplaced shoes were just a minor detail.

They were two imperfect individuals deeply in love, who had made a choice many years ago to be a team. They embraced each other’s quirks, strengths, and weaknesses.

And they understood that, sometimes, love meant picking up the slack, and yes, even the shoes, when necessary.