Lord, I have been married five years and all the things I used to fantasize about being married have remained exactly that - a fantasy!
Marriage is not easy, especially when I don't get my way (all the time). I am used to getting what I want when I want it but of all the lessons I have learnt since being married is that to love someone is indeed a great thing! Sometimes the joys overshadow the bitterness of unspent anger and vice versa. But of late, the anger seems to be mounting a big come-back. Many times, I am reminded of the vows I took and humbled by the fact that I said I would be strong in good times and bad, in sickness and in health......you catch my drift?
My patience has definitely grown and my tolerance too. Compromise means just that! And boy is this ringing loud in my ears!
I resolve to keep on keeping on and to overlook the unpleasant. I am going to be a better wife because after taking stock, I have realised that I have lapsed a bit in one or two areas. Anyhow, the 'tug of war' continues and life goes on!
I salute those people who have been married for sixty odd years! Tell me the secret. please.
