Marriage 101
So, on the eve of my second anniversary, I’ve decided the most fruitful course of action to enhance the sanctity of my divinely approved institution, as well as the quality of my time with my partner, would be to start a blog.
Yes, yes, I know. Hours away from the one I’ve chosen as my life partner can only be a detriment. Ummm….that’s true. Sorry, honey!
No matter. I’ve been married two years already, and partnered with the same man for four. I’ve got it all figured out. To wit:
1. Coffee works wonders. If you get up early and make your partner a double-shot cappucino, you can do no wrong. I stopped doing this somewhere around year one of being together. He still decided to marry me.
2. Nagging isn’t effective. I still do it. I think I need to enroll in henpeckers anonymous.
3. Downtime is essential, especially for introverts like me. My husband is an extrovert, so he doesn’t always get this. Hence, a lot of the nagging. Since that doesn’t often work, I’ve found that guilt trips are an adequate alternative. What a good wife I am!
Hmmm…two years of marriage, and I can only think of three bullet points. Whatevs. Narrative is the way to go anyway, right, Jane Austen? Of course, she’s the one who ruined me with all that Mr. Darcy mumbo-jumbo. Look, missy, we can’t all find an English peer with multiple houses and 1000 pounds annually, ok? Hmph.
Oh wait. It’s now past midnight, which means it’s officially my wedding anniversary. Better go and show some love to my man, even if he’s not socially awkward and ridiculously wealthy.
