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Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:56 pm
by Nicki
My love life has not gone at all the way I envisaged when I was younger. There were quite a few guys I felt I was in love with at various times but it never seemed to be returned (they were usually pretty unsuitable anyway). Then when I was 25 I met my husband at work (he was new; we didn't work together as such). I thought he was not bad-looking, found out he was single, got to talk to him a few times and hinted about asking me out, which he did. He wasn't a Christian although he had some background in the church, so I shared about that with him. We got engaged after about a month, but we were having problems already - with the arguments we had I really didn't like him much sometimes. I just didn't want to give up on the relationship though; I kept trying to tell him that we were supposed to be partners, not enemies, that we should be kind and caring to each other instead of being rude and taking each other for granted...
We had a lot of conflicts after we got married and had our first son as well. It always seemed to be him getting angry at me when I just wanted to discuss things nicely - whichever of us started the discussion. I think he's really improved and mellowed over the years though - we can go many weeks without a major argument, although I do think he can have a bit of an aggressive attitude to other people sometimes (when he's driving, usually), which seems like a bad example for the kids. I've become a bit more resilient about, and been reacting better to, some of the things he says and his moods as well. I feel a bit sad when I think of how I missed out on being in love with someone who was in love with me too, but on the plus side we enjoy many of the same things in life and have the same basic values and goals, he's pretty funny generally and we laugh a lot, he's usually quite thoughtful these days - and some other things
So it's not too bad.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:28 am
by Vergil
Nicki wrote:My love life has not gone at all the way I envisaged when I was younger. There were quite a few guys I felt I was in love with at various times but it never seemed to be returned (they were usually pretty unsuitable anyway). Then when I was 25 I met my husband at work (he was new; we didn't work together as such). I thought he was not bad-looking, found out he was single, got to talk to him a few times and hinted about asking me out, which he did. He wasn't a Christian although he had some background in the church, so I shared about that with him. We got engaged after about a month, but we were having problems already - with the arguments we had I really didn't like him much sometimes. I just didn't want to give up on the relationship though; I kept trying to tell him that we were supposed to be partners, not enemies, that we should be kind and caring to each other instead of being rude and taking each other for granted...
We had a lot of conflicts after we got married and had our first son as well. It always seemed to be him getting angry at me when I just wanted to discuss things nicely - whichever of us started the discussion. I think he's really improved and mellowed over the years though - we can go many weeks without a major argument, although I do think he can have a bit of an aggressive attitude to other people sometimes (when he's driving, usually), which seems like a bad example for the kids. I've become a bit more resilient about, and been reacting better to, some of the things he says and his moods as well. I feel a bit sad when I think of how I missed out on being in love with someone who was in love with me too, but on the plus side we enjoy many of the same things in life and have the same basic values and goals, he's pretty funny generally and we laugh a lot, he's usually quite thoughtful these days - and some other things
So it's not too bad.
Oh my, well i pray that it stick to arguments or overall pray that you two find each other.
But i guess that's the fruits of marriage isn't it? people tend to be happy and have arguments and such but still love each other, well i thank you for sharing this Milady, so tell me, how many kids do you have as of now? (if it's okay to you)
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:52 am
by Nicki
Vergil wrote:Oh my, well i pray that it stick to arguments or overall pray that you two find each other.
But i guess that's the fruits of marriage isn't it? people tend to be happy and have arguments and such but still love each other, well i thank you for sharing this Milady, so tell me, how many kids do you have as of now? (if it's okay to you)
We've got two boys - that's enough
I used to work with someone who was pretty old-fashioned; he thought that everyone should give marriage one go and seemed to think it doesn't matter much who you marry, as long as you follow traditional male/female roles and the woman doesn't get too bossy
- he was separated from his wife. I argued that people should get married because they love each other, and not just for the sake of being married, but then I went and basically got married for the sake of being married at the first possible opportunity
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:33 am
by RickD
Vergil wrote:I would like to hear about your romantic life cause it might either make a good story or just make people cry on how cute or sweet it is, it would also help to see how would a relationship go (since I myself haven't been in a relationship since birth) and other than that, i would like to hear all your stories on God's greatest gift he gave to us other than the Triumphant Prince of Peace Jesus Christ, and that is Love itself.
(Uhm, noble moderators, if this isn't allowed please feel free to delete this)
Sorry,
I don't kiss and tell.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:06 pm
by Nessa
RickD wrote:Vergil wrote:I would like to hear about your romantic life cause it might either make a good story or just make people cry on how cute or sweet it is, it would also help to see how would a relationship go (since I myself haven't been in a relationship since birth) and other than that, i would like to hear all your stories on God's greatest gift he gave to us other than the Triumphant Prince of Peace Jesus Christ, and that is Love itself.
(Uhm, noble moderators, if this isn't allowed please feel free to delete this)
Sorry,
I don't kiss and tell.
I like the non katy perry approach
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:03 pm
by IceMobster
RickD wrote:Vergil wrote:I would like to hear about your romantic life cause it might either make a good story or just make people cry on how cute or sweet it is, it would also help to see how would a relationship go (since I myself haven't been in a relationship since birth) and other than that, i would like to hear all your stories on God's greatest gift he gave to us other than the Triumphant Prince of Peace Jesus Christ, and that is Love itself.
(Uhm, noble moderators, if this isn't allowed please feel free to delete this)
Sorry,
I don't kiss and tell.
So bad. Where is my dislike button?
Nicki wrote:.
So, you got married but you do not love each other? That's bad. I am a child of such marriage. It is really annoying to not only feel the lack of love between the parents (and tries to hide that with jokes/laughs) but also listen to them arguing. Usually over banal and dumb things. So sad.
Meh, not stating it would be the same in your case. Don't get discouraged, eh?
Reminds me of:
- "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:18 pm
by Nicki
IceMobster wrote:
Nicki wrote:.
So, you got married but you do not love each other? That's bad. I am a child of such marriage. It is really annoying to not only feel the lack of love between the parents (and tries to hide that with jokes/laughs) but also listen to them arguing. Usually over banal and dumb things. So sad.
Meh, not stating it would be the same in your case. Don't get discouraged, eh?
Reminds me of:
- "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
We are generally happy though, and you can be loving and caring without actually feeling romantic love.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:41 pm
by IceMobster
Nicki wrote:IceMobster wrote:
Nicki wrote:.
So, you got married but you do not love each other? That's bad. I am a child of such marriage. It is really annoying to not only feel the lack of love between the parents (and tries to hide that with jokes/laughs) but also listen to them arguing. Usually over banal and dumb things. So sad.
Meh, not stating it would be the same in your case. Don't get discouraged, eh?
Reminds me of:
- "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
We are generally happy though, and you can be loving and caring without actually feeling romantic love.
Fair enough.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:51 pm
by Vergil
Nicki wrote:Vergil wrote:Oh my, well i pray that it stick to arguments or overall pray that you two find each other.
But i guess that's the fruits of marriage isn't it? people tend to be happy and have arguments and such but still love each other, well i thank you for sharing this Milady, so tell me, how many kids do you have as of now? (if it's okay to you)
We've got two boys - that's enough
I used to work with someone who was pretty old-fashioned; he thought that everyone should give marriage one go and seemed to think it doesn't matter much who you marry, as long as you follow traditional male/female roles and the woman doesn't get too bossy
- he was separated from his wife. I argued that people should get married because they love each other, and not just for the sake of being married, but then I went and basically got married for the sake of being married at the first possible opportunity
I honestly don't believe in the traditional marriage (Political one) like you (and everyone else here) I want marriage to be of Love, like God has intended for us, i want it to be merry and jovial, and a celebration of joy due to two hearts becoming one, one in joy, one in hardships, one in happiness and in sorrow, and one in faith and in Love.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:51 pm
by Vergil
RickD wrote:Vergil wrote:I would like to hear about your romantic life cause it might either make a good story or just make people cry on how cute or sweet it is, it would also help to see how would a relationship go (since I myself haven't been in a relationship since birth) and other than that, i would like to hear all your stories on God's greatest gift he gave to us other than the Triumphant Prince of Peace Jesus Christ, and that is Love itself.
(Uhm, noble moderators, if this isn't allowed please feel free to delete this)
Sorry,
I don't kiss and tell.
As you say, Milord.
But i would love to hear your story someday, when your ready.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:20 pm
by Nessa
This is one of the most romantic movies on marriage I have ever seen. Its not Christian but it speaks of bitterness, redemption, forgivenness, personal growth, perseverence... of real love.
Full of sorrow yet sweetness
You have to really watch the whole thing to grasp the beauty.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:37 pm
by RickD
Nessa wrote:This is one of the most romantic movies on marriage I have ever seen. Its not Christian but it speaks of bitterness, redemption, forgivenness, personal growth, perseverence... of real love.
Full of sorrow yet sweetness
You have to really watch the whole thing to grasp the beauty.
I saw that movie. I don't really remember it though. I think I only watched it because Naomi watts was in it. She's purdy!
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:43 pm
by Nessa
RickD wrote:Nessa wrote:This is one of the most romantic movies on marriage I have ever seen. Its not Christian but it speaks of bitterness, redemption, forgivenness, personal growth, perseverence... of real love.
Full of sorrow yet sweetness
You have to really watch the whole thing to grasp the beauty.
I saw that movie. I don't really remember it though. I think I only watched it because Naomi watts was in it. She's purdy!
The character she played started out as a selfish biatch and ended up pure class. I loved watching the transformation throughout the movie.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:45 pm
by RickD
Nessa wrote:RickD wrote:Nessa wrote:This is one of the most romantic movies on marriage I have ever seen. Its not Christian but it speaks of bitterness, redemption, forgivenness, personal growth, perseverence... of real love.
Full of sorrow yet sweetness
You have to really watch the whole thing to grasp the beauty.
I saw that movie. I don't really remember it though. I think I only watched it because Naomi watts was in it. She's purdy!
The character she played started out as a selfish biatch and ended up pure class. I loved watching the transformation throughout the movie.
She started out purdy, and remained that way throughout.
Her husband is in the movie too. Liev Schreiber.
Re: Romance blooms and lovelife blues
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:47 pm
by Nessa
RickD wrote:Nessa wrote:RickD wrote:Nessa wrote:This is one of the most romantic movies on marriage I have ever seen. Its not Christian but it speaks of bitterness, redemption, forgivenness, personal growth, perseverence... of real love.
Full of sorrow yet sweetness
You have to really watch the whole thing to grasp the beauty.
I saw that movie. I don't really remember it though. I think I only watched it because Naomi watts was in it. She's purdy!
The character she played started out as a selfish biatch and ended up pure class. I loved watching the transformation throughout the movie.
She started out purdy, and remained that way throughout.
Her husband is in the movie too. Liev Schreiber.
Was that the guy she cheated with? So she cheated on her husband with her husband? Interesting