We were young and naive too but God has been good to us and helped us to work it out as we have gone along. They used to say communication was the key. But maybe it’s forgiveness?
Forgiveness definitely important. I’m also thinking now about how important companionship is, but a combination of being at ease with but still paying attention to each other.
Late to reading this but as always it touched my heart and artistic enjoyment at the same time. You have a wonderful writing style and what you say about marriage is so true.
We got married in our forties after 11 y together and our vows were quite realistic! I often complained about him not wanting to get married - despite already having made the commitment of buying a house and having a child together (and not even in that order) but it made our wedding day so true. We walked in it with our eyes wide open!
Aw thank you for this and it’s great to hear you had realistic vows plus did things in the order that worked for you! Marriage is such a weird concept in many ways, it’s no wonder it has its ups and downs!
Thank you, Deborah. I will give it another go (I think I tried it once but, somehow, managed to mess it up). Luckily for me, it was not critical to have a footnote! :D
We were young and naive too but God has been good to us and helped us to work it out as we have gone along. They used to say communication was the key. But maybe it’s forgiveness?
Forgiveness definitely important. I’m also thinking now about how important companionship is, but a combination of being at ease with but still paying attention to each other.
Loved this Deborah. Best yet.
Late to reading this but as always it touched my heart and artistic enjoyment at the same time. You have a wonderful writing style and what you say about marriage is so true.
We got married in our forties after 11 y together and our vows were quite realistic! I often complained about him not wanting to get married - despite already having made the commitment of buying a house and having a child together (and not even in that order) but it made our wedding day so true. We walked in it with our eyes wide open!
Aw thank you for this and it’s great to hear you had realistic vows plus did things in the order that worked for you! Marriage is such a weird concept in many ways, it’s no wonder it has its ups and downs!
Thank you for sharing, Deborah (including the pictures!). A lovely piece as always.
I do love your footnotes! One day I might learn how to do them myself but really like the idea :) The references are greatly appreciated.
Aw thanks Siya. Footnotes are very easy. Just go to the More drop-down menu when writing a post and there’s the option to add them!
Thank you, Deborah. I will give it another go (I think I tried it once but, somehow, managed to mess it up). Luckily for me, it was not critical to have a footnote! :D