marriage
Marriage is not so much a word as it is a sentence–a life sentence.
Bad Girl House
This book is going to be a journey of discovery for both of us. You may never have thought about it, but our own personal journeys are only a small part of a never-ending cycle — one that has been influenced already by countless factors that were completely out of our control. This cycle includes events that happened, decisions that were made, and people who crossed out paths without us having any knowledge of them. Most of this happened long before we suffered the abuse, long before we fell in love, long before we were in school, long before we could walk or talk. It is also so important to remember that what we are doing right now could influence and change the ultimate journeys of those closest to us — possibly even the journey of someone we may never meet, and possibly someone who will be on their journey long after we are gone.
By Kathy Sees5 years ago in Humans
Into the Infinite Couple Universe
I was looking my husband in the eyes wondering what the heck I’ve gotten myself into. I had enough, and we were trying to decide if we would stay married. We married young and I was totally unprepared to really take on the role of being a wife. In my mind I thought our marriage would just grow “organically” like everyone I knew would say. I totally believe that our marriage is destined to be. We met through our fathers, we have the same birthday two years apart, and he believed in God just like I did!
By Chynia Norton5 years ago in Humans
Marriage... Not for the weak-hearted
Let's discuss Marriage. Why, you may ask? Because I know from experience that it is vital for all upcoming lovers to know exactly what they are getting themselves into. When I think of the day when I said those two confirming words right before that first kiss... There was this unknown feeling of what to expect after the bright lights, the expensive flowers were wrapped up, all the gadgets and gizmos were collected, the final picture was snapped. That feeling of being alone with my wife was the best feeling ever after everyone left, but there was that question all newlyweds will or maybe should have in their heads: What now? That "what now?" question is normal. It is one of the unexpected. Not knowing what hurdles will become obstacles in your marriage and how to jump them when they approach. What I did NOT realize about getting married was the comfort level that can slowly penetrate as the years quickly add up. The honeymoon phase can show you great heights of where you SHOULD maintain your marriage. We were in St. Lucia for our honeymoon and it was absolutely magnificent! Upon arrival, we were amiably greeted with full-strength alcoholic mixtures to give us inner solace from our long flight. Dinner for two on the beach as the sounds of the water played a soothing orchestra. A restaurant,-by chance- reserved for us with the sexy sounds of the piano as we ate and cherished that special moment. It was truly amazing. One thing about having such a great time is that when it is over, life truly begins. What I mean by great times are the ceremony from the wedding, the dancing, the pictures taken, the inebriation from each glass sipped, even the honeymoon. Newlyweds must know this. These is the most fun times in the beginning of a marriage. It can be deceiving if you are not careful. Fun doesn't equate to reality. Reality can and will trickle down in marriage. Not to say one can not be prepared, but husbands and wives must realize that love alone cannot maintain a marriage. There are nights when you will forget why you even got married for an argument that both parties will not even remember afterwards. Both parties must keep in mind that being teammates is vital and mandatory for survival and ultimate progress in marriage. Do not lose touch with the person that your significant other fell in love with. Comfort is the enemy of repetitive love actions. Continue to wine and dine each other. Don't be consumed with working a job, but instead, work on your marriage daily. Look at yourselves in the mirror and ask yourself, "what can I contribute to make our marriage better?" Remember, just because the rings are on, doesn't mean that they cannot be removed... Permanently. Marriage is not for the weak-hearted. Love isn't the factor that will keep your marriage buoy afloat. Overtime is mandatory and sometimes all you want to do is lay down under your comforter. Holidays are not a day off and time and a half monetary gains are not offered. Let's talk about the sex. Sex is mind-blowing in a rookie marriage. Add extra years to your marriage with kids who can't define privacy. If you aren't attentive, even sex can lose its spice. Be in tune with your partners sexual needs and your own. Like I said prior, This is just a service announcement to those future husbands and wives. Be aware and mindful in your marriage. Or it might be too late to recover the jewel in which you discovered when marriage was confirmed.
By Eliman Jeng5 years ago in Humans
Should She Write This Down?
September 25, 2001 She opened the slim black notebook that she'd picked up from Barnes & Noble on that day back in August when everything had made sense. Or was it that everything made 'cents'? She knew now to pay with change first. Change always first. The coins in her hand pouring out into the cashier's hands at McDonald's on that hot Friday when she bought fries and a small vanilla ice cream cone.
By Rachel Paris Wimer5 years ago in Humans
The Cheat
I have never seen such a beautiful woman. Her hair so silky and straight, eyes that could make a grown man drop to his knees and beg. Almost as if she was Medusa, except you wouldn’t turn to stone by the looks of her. Instead you would just instantly fall in love with her. The smile she has…the energy she gives off...she's perfect. I’ve never been so mesmerized by someone ever. I feel like I am being controlled by an invisible force that's making me want to walk up and tell her how much I love her. But I can’t do that...she's a complete stranger. She would think I am some freak stalking her. I continue to stare at her from across the school parking lot. I am most likely late to work at this point, but I don’t care. This woman is like an angel sent down from God himself.
By Desirae C. Thomas5 years ago in Humans
Bad Girl House
I suppose that most of us grew up having sweet dreams of someday being proposed to. I know that I did. I’ve always been a hopeless romantic. Although I had come to understand that all of the princess movies did not actually represent the ideal happy ending, or happy beginning for that matter, they were still a big influence on my views of romance. I imagined I was going to be proposed to by a handsome man, dressed in a tuxedo, as the sun was setting on a beautiful beach. He was going to surprise me as he got down on one knee to presented me with a gorgeous diamond ring. Then we would dance under the stars in a haze of happiness, to music that just started playing out of nowhere, like it was coming from the moon. I may have been a tough tomboy, but that didn’t mean that I didn’t dream about falling in love with my own Prince Charming.
By Kathy Sees5 years ago in Humans
Bad Girl House
Only four months after the wedding, I found out that I was pregnant. This was right after I had finished my semester of student teaching. All of our parents were thrilled at the news. It was all they could talk about. Johnathan was very excited that he was finally going to be a big brother at nine years old. Even though I was happy and saw this as good thing for me, in the back of my mind I felt that it would also be good for my relationship with John. I thought that it would make him happy, and soften his demeanor a bit. I hoped that the thought of having a baby with me would change his outlook on everything.
By Kathy Sees5 years ago in Humans
OUR LAST WISH
OUR LAST WISH *Alarm beeps at 4 a.m* Cassy is still asleep and the sound of the alarm clock was irritating. She switches off the clock with the left hand and gets up from the bed. She observes that it is still dark outside the window. She closes the curtains properly and gets inside the bathroom. She came out after twenty minutes after taking a shower. “What have I done with my life,” thinks Cassy. She changes her bathrobes into a t-shirt and shorts. While thinking about her past she prepares the meal and grabs some bread for breakfast. She has to catch a cab for the office at 6 a.m. she hurriedly changes her clothes, grabs office files, and wears her marriage ring which was on her nightstand and runs outside by putting on shoes. When she got into the cab, she again starts thinking while staring at her marriage ring. “Everything began on that day at the end of the college graduation ceremony three years ago when I accepted Steve’s marriage proposal. I used to have lots of adventures but now life became a burden to me”. She sighs. “It is not like I hate my life. In comparison to others, mine is quite successful. I have this wonderful job, I have a loving and dedicated husband but despite everything still, I feel something is missing out of life. Something like essence to a perfume without which the bottle is full of ordinary liquid”. While thinking this she enters her office building. She enters her chamber and starts reviewing her work. After hectic work, she reaches home and unlocks the door. She enters inside and suddenly her eyes catch a glimpse of an old memory. Such memory is still fresh in her mind even though physically it is lost. It was a picture of her with her husband taken on their marriage day. While staring at it she speaks aloud “in these three years even though our physical appearance is the same but mentally we are like those couples who live under the same roof but there is no interaction between them”. “I am sorry that I have been ignoring you due to my work, baby,” said Steve who was at the door. “Honey, why you are back so early” exclaimed Cassy and added “I am not blaming you for anything, I am happy with you, I am happy with what I am doing even if I have to wake early in the morning at 4, do house chores, rush to office, return to home late at night and again finish the rest of chores but still I have no complaints,” said Cassy in shivering voice. “Baby, even if you are not complaining, I can feel your pain and frustration. You repeat the same taxing activities for six days and on the seventh day of the week; you check on your parents and take care of their needs. We don’t have time for each other” replied Steve in a soft voice while gently hugging Cassy. “That’s why I took early off from work so that I can spend some time with you” added Steve. “Then what about our savings, you left early due which you will receive a cut salary which will affect our savings,” asked Cassy with a puzzled face. Steve looked into her eyes, held her face with his two big hands, and said “what is the use of those savings which can’t compensate my wife’s frustration. I brought you into this relationship with the hope that you will be happy with me but recently I am feeling like I forcefully dragged you into this marriage”. “Why are you saying such useless things, we don’t get to spend time often like before that doesn’t mean that I am not happy” interrupted Cassy. “Don’t you miss that adventurous life of the college? Don’t you miss those sweet moments that we spent in each other arms at night under beautiful stars on the seashore?” asked Steve. “Yes, I do but that was past and I am not regretting that I loved and married you, you idiot” answered Cassy annoyingly.
By Blake Hunt5 years ago in Humans
Married by September 2021, Entry #3
February 18, 2021 It has been a while since I've updated you all on my journey and the past few weeks have been a true rollercoaster of emotions! I'm only 215 days away from my wedding and I still have no clue who the groom will be.
By Zakiyah Bradford5 years ago in Humans
