Love notes

A marriage is not just the union of two individuals. Yes, even in the age of nuclear families, we cannot say that marriage is all about you and me. Marriage has been described as an alliance and we cannot disregard the definition totally. Right from the wedding celebrations, you are made aware of a host of other people present in your partner’s life; people who you have, perhaps, not heard of during your courtship; people who, you discover, are important to your spouse.

And you find that you’d like your spouse to appreciate your close relatives; maybe you’d like to invite them or visit them once in a while and you’d prefer your partner to accompany you! There maybe someone on your partner’s side whom you don’t much like; your mate maybe allergic to some of your near and dear ones! So, what do you do in such a case?

NOT AN EASY CANTER!

The ones who are almost at their journey’s end after an enjoyable walk up the path paved by love and concern are aware of the fact that it has not been an easy canter throughout. There have been stones on the way which have made you stumble, and there have been wayside thorn bushes which have injured you. There have been several other obstacles which have made the journey difficult, but every time you overcame them – together or alone – you were ready to take on newer challenges. That is what made the relationship more interesting and endurable.

A few ups and downs help to add a bit of spice to your life. It helps to take away some of the insipid quality that creeps in quietly into a staid relationship. It also draws out the best facets of your character which are revealed only when you are under pressure. When you’re out of the ordeal, you discover that you are that much closer to your partner.