Companionship

[brianarn]

For the past few weeks, Lisa and I have been trading off on sickness. She had a bad cold, then I got it, and then I severely messed up my back somehow. I wish I knew what I did, but one day it was hurting for no apparent reason, and I didn't tend to it fast enough. It's been a couple of weeks, and now as I'm pushing 90% normal, Lisa got fairly sick

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[ceredonia]

Thank you for saying this. :D I totally agree. I hate hearing people talk about how relationships aren't worth it. I've been with Joe for nearly 9 years now and yes, it hasn't always been perfect, but knowing that I have a partner and husband to rely on makes me feel so special. It just wouldn't be the same otherwise. I wholly support marriage. And, yes, divorce if it's really needed. Sometimes you just can't make it work. But still. :D

[scootles7]

I agree wholeheartedly. I don't see marriage as all that since I'm not very religious, but companinionship is something I've grown to understand and appreciate over the past six years. It's something that takes work, and if you're not willing to work at it then you're not ready for companionship.

[phicksur]

I recall a time when I was whole-heartedly against remarrying. Part of it was probably that the wounds were still too fresh but the other part was just plain not wanting to get hurt again. From the way you describe these women speaking, sounds like they were in the same situation.

I will say that my current marraige is not perfect, but I really have very little to complain about. We each have quirks that irritate the other, but there is no actual anger or resentment. We are companions, in a fashion, but also just happen to be married.