To truly embrace the journey of marriage, one must set aside all notions influenced by romantic films and accept that you are choosing to share your life with someone who will see both your strengths and your flaws—sometimes even pointing them out, just for fun.
For instance, my partner Alex isn’t one for grand gestures like bouquets or extravagant gifts. Instead, he dedicates Sunday evenings to crafting delightful meals. Whether it’s a hearty chili verde, mouthwatering smoked ribs, French onion soup, roasted veggies, or a scrumptious homemade apple crisp, he starts marinating ingredients early in the day. By dinner, every bite serves as a reminder of his love for me.
Here are some other truths I’ve come to learn about marriage:
- Marriage is enduring a documentary on gold-mining, all while resisting the urge to hurl the remote.
- It’s that gentle nudge from your partner to get off the couch and exercise, even when you’re convinced a donut would do you more good.
- Sometimes, it’s about giving a cheeky gesture after they’ve turned away.
- It’s anticipating the right Monty Python quote to fit any scenario, even if you haven’t seen a single episode.
- Marriage often means trying to enjoy a date night without discussing the kids, but ultimately failing miserably.
- It involves sharing the cringe-worthy story of how you met, albeit badly, at dinner parties.
- It’s all about spontaneous fun, like jumping out to give your partner a scare.
- It’s being in a crowded room and having a partner who knows precisely when to roll their eyes with you.
- Cuddling can get a bit too warm, yet you linger a bit longer anyway.
- It’s biting your tongue when you really want to say, “I told you so.”
- It’s about whipping up comforting chicken soup on a chilly evening.
- It’s walking hand in hand down an unfamiliar street in the rain, eventually discovering a cozy pub and realizing there’s no one else you’d rather be with.
- It’s being wrong often and having a loving partner to gently remind you.
- It’s forgetting all the times you had to get up to fetch the butter.
- It’s debating the finer points of taxes.
- It’s those sleepless nights spent together, whether it’s due to kids’ late-night mishaps or loud snoring.
- It’s the rare occasion when the kids are away, and you end up ordering burritos and binge-watching Netflix, only to doze off on the couch.
- It’s saying something hurtful and wishing for forgiveness right away.
- It’s envisioning a future filled with gray hair, comfy tracksuits, and grandchildren whose eyes widen at your hilarious, yet slightly inappropriate, jokes.
Ultimately, marriage is about believing in your partner, even when you’ve seen them dance in their birthday suit. It’s about letting go of any unrealistic expectations you have of matrimony. It’s messy, imperfect, and sometimes silent, yet it also means knowing there’s someone who’ll always appreciate your humor and scratch that spot on your back you can’t reach.
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Summary:
Marriage is a blend of love, humor, and reality. It involves both the beautiful and the mundane, from cooking elaborate meals to navigating stubborn moments. Embrace the imperfections, the late-night debates, and the laughter that comes from living life together.