True Love: A Different Kind of Love Story

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As the years roll on, our sweet daughter, Lily, will inevitably ask about the story of how her father, Max, and I first crossed paths. You know, the classic love story filled with fireworks, champagne, and all that jazz. While we have a bit of time before we need to share this narrative, it might be wise to craft a version that’s, shall we say, a bit more polished than the truth.

Once she knows the real story, our credibility as relationship advisors will vanish into thin air. We’ll be left with absolutely no authority on boys, men, or love in general—zero, zip, nada.

Here’s a lighthearted list of things we definitely cannot advise her on:

1. Don’t Rush Into Marriage: Let’s not use us as a blueprint! Sure, we were just 21 and 24 when we tied the knot, but the world was a different place back then. We didn’t have widespread internet access, digital cameras were a rarity, and, believe it or not, Mel Gibson was just a regular guy. Marrying young was all the rage in the ‘90s—seriously!
2. Avoid Marrying Your Vacation Romance: Especially if it happens during a study-abroad trip, like in Italy. If you meet someone wild and adventurous at a carnival in Venice (just a random example, of course), think twice! Those kinds of marriages rarely last. We just got lucky.
3. Know Your Partner Well: It’s essential to really get to know your significant other before saying “I do.” If a guy proposes after just two weeks, you should definitely turn him down—he’s likely a little unhinged. And ideally, you should know him for more than four months before agreeing to marriage. Just to be clear, “two weeks” and “four months” are not set in stone.
4. Meet the Family First: Make sure you get to know his family before making any major decisions. If your future mother-in-law’s first question is, “Are you sure you want to get married?” then you should smile politely and say yes… if you really want to join that family.
5. Steer Clear of Catalog Wedding Dresses: Seriously, that’s all I can say about that.
6. Avoid Tuesday Weddings: If you’re picking a significant date for your wedding, make sure it lands on a weekend. A Tuesday wedding will leave your guests grumpy and rushing off to work the next day.

This is just a brief list of what not to do. The more comprehensive list? Well, that can wait until she’s older—much older.

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Summary

The narrative of how we met may not be the ideal guide for our daughter, Lily, when it comes to relationships. We’ve got a few lighthearted pointers on what she should avoid, but the full story—and maybe some deeper lessons—can wait until she’s older. We’ll have to keep our true love story under wraps for a little while longer!