Hello friends, and welcome back to Milkweed & Monarchs. I’m Dawn Klem, returning to the microphone this month while my book makes its way toward publication.

Today I’m sharing a story that sits right at the intersection of love, personality, and the tiny quirks that shape a marriage. It’s about the early days with my husband Craig—an engineer whose world is built on precision—and me, a nurse whose world is built on people, improvising, and getting things done.

From unfinished rooms to a deck that nearly broke all of us, this episode is a reminder that marriage isn’t about being the same. It’s about learning how to live side by side, even when one of you is measuring boards and the other is saying, “Just hammer it in already.”

I’m so glad you’re here.