THE ART OF MARRIAGE

I would like to share with you this poem I find out some years ago. These words express the meaning and awarness of the author about marriage. I agree with his view of marriage and I think that this text is perfect as a wedding reading by a friend or even better by an older relative.

This is an excerpt of:

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.

A good marriage must be created. In marriage the little things are the big things.

It is never being too old to hold hands.

It is remembering to say “I love you” at least once a day.

It is never going to sleep angry.

It is at no time taking the other for granted; the courtship should not end with the honeymoon, it should continue through the years.

It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.

It is standing together facing the world. It is forming a circle of love that gathers the whole family.

It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.

It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.

It is not looking for perfection in each other.

It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humour.

It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.

It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow old.

It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.

It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.

It is not only marrying the right partner; it is being the right partner.

I hope you will appreciate this reading. I hope these words have made you think about what marriage is for you. This was I thought about when i first read the poem and this happens all the times I read it!

Let me know your comments!

xoxo

Giorgia