Pairing off
Moxie is talking about marriage and values, and the whys and wherefores. Steve has also opined on the difficulties of finding a date.
Fact is, there’s a whole lot of truth in what they say. I have been in some relationships that were- shall we say, less than optimal. And I was patient. Patience is a big deal here.
You don’t get to your thirties without some baggage, you don’t get anywhere near there without getting hurt or hurting someone. Nature of the beast.
On the other hand, when it hits, and it hits right, it makes every moment of the wait worthwhile. The Ogwife is the absolute love of my life. She’s an absolutely wonderful human and a great mother, and I have no idea what I ever did to deserve her. No, it’s not the kind of thing you expect to ever happen to you. yes, it’s a bit of a shock when it does. I had to go to Canada to find the perfect woman for me, and I imagine that the perfect person for you might be half a world away, and you have no idea how to go about looking for them. I got lucky. I feel for those who don’t.
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Congrats, Og. A good relationship is a treasure. I was married to a good one myself. It went sour, but I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. We’re still friends, & we’re both better people.
She’s a lucky woman to have you care so deeply.Lucky indeed.And you’re lucky,too.
swmbo
I’ve experienced the same “shock”. Best thing that ever happened to me.
Cool Runnings!
Fran at Eternity Road is discussing the same post of Moxie’s. You guys are MARRIED, though, see? Where are the rest of the real men, who think with their big heads?
Liz;
It could be that marriage conveys a small amount of wisdom to a man?
Or that a wise man appreciates the married condition?
Of that — truly — “All of the good ones are taken.”
I know that before SWMBO made me “The Luckiest Man Alive,” I wondered the same about women.
M
WOW !Thanks, Hub !
swmbo
I only had to go to Philly for Kelly.
I’m keeping her.
No comment.
OK, did you piss off the OgWife?
Kidding.
Og, I admire your committment, my friend. And I hope as Mrs. B and I soon pass the halfway point of marriage year two we get closer to that kind of bond. We have the love. We just need the experience.
Kudos to you and the mrs.
It’s a rare man that can stand by what he says. You and the OgWife ar very lucky indeed. And you’re right, there’s no such thing as no baggage.
Still, I’m hoping me and the MasterChief will work out that way too. I’ll use you for inspiration! ;P