A marriage is like a tailor made suit. You can slightly alter the suit by hemming it, taking it in, letting it out or changing a small detail here or there, but the only true and perfect fit will be the one for whom the suit was made.
~ Anonymous
Over the years, marriages do change; for the good; for the bad; and occasionally without consequence. A marriage can withstand a lot, and a sturdy marriage can roll with the punches, learning from each glancing blow. But a marriage is made for two people only. If a "third wheel" ever works its way in between the couple in the marriage, the marriage no longer fits.
The wedge between the married couple can be work, an affair, a hobby, a friend, an obsession, an addiction or anything that forces its way in often taking over like an invasive weed.
The goal is to spot this "third wheel" and never allow it to get close enough to get its foot in the door. This can be tricky though because sometimes the wedge is disguised as a well-meaning friend or counselor and other times the wedge is not something that can be avoided, but must be reckoned with instead.
Marriage is certainly no easy task; and it's relentless work. But just like anything that's worthwhile, it takes time to perfect. Here's to making sure the suit always fits.
It's Friday…. Go eat some chocolate. It's good for you, and you deserve it!
Anna
Nota Bene: I hold these truths to be self-evident, that all parents and kids are not created equally, but are wholly individual in personality and style. Regardless of these differences, the basic needs of love, patience and support remain constant. Here are the weekly affirmations, tips and reminders. Unless otherwise noted, these are entirely my opinion. Take them with a grain of salt, or not!
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