Chad's Unemployed OR Our Relationship Is So Much Better

Chad lost his job on Monday. We kind of knew it was coming, but I didn't want to believe it or think about it because it really scared me. We have a mortgage, car payments, a dog, Chadee...things that MUST be paid for on a monthly basis. I have gotten very used to our lifestyle. Even though we are very bad about saving money, we never go without things we want. We have a cute little house, nice cars, lots of new "house" stuff. Last year at Christmas we were able to go out and buy decorations since it was our first year together in the house. BUT, the downside to all of that "stuff" was the condition of our relationship. No, there was no love missing or anything, but our growth as a couple had pretty much stopped since Chad went to work at the new office in January. He was so miserable there and I heard about it nonstop. He was constantly bringing work home, never felt good about his abilities, and was losing faith in himself. That is very disheartening to see happen to your partner.
On Monday the cord was cut and Chad was let go. It felt like a 100 ton boulder had been removed from his shoulders and mine. I was upset because of the timing, with the wedding only 2 months away, but really, better now than later. Now it's the end of the week. Chad has been working nonstop with his best friend, doing outdoorsy work that actually pays just as much as his 9 hour a day job, really more if you count the hours he put in over the weekends. He's happy and it amazes me how much my mood is affected because of his and vice versa. It feels like our relationship just got a cool breath of fresh air blown at us.
Yes, there may be some times in the future when I can't purchase EXACTLY what I want when I want it (horrors!). We are going to be okay, though. And I'm so excited to see what direction our lives will take now that we are both open to change.