Remember when you and your partner were just dating, and sharing a dessert felt like the ultimate romantic gesture? You’d choose one dessert and divide it with two spoons, savoring each bite together. Your feet would intertwine beneath the table, and you’d indulge in sweet morsels while sharing deep conversations. The last bite always remained on the plate, as it felt impolite to claim it completely, each of you too considerate to take that final delicious piece. The dessert was delightful, but so was the companionship.
Fast forward to married life. While romance isn’t completely absent, the joy of sharing dessert often transforms into a competitive frenzy. These days, when Mark and I split a dessert, it feels more like a race than an enjoyable experience. It’s as if we’re in a contest to finish it first, with each of us wielding our utensils like weapons. Most of the time, I barely have time to taste what I’m eating as I shovel it in, desperate to ensure he doesn’t devour it all before I get my share. Our forks clash as we both aim for the biggest bite, and it’s almost as if we’re ready to stake our claim by spitting on the plate.
Honestly, if it were up to me, I’d just request two plates and cut the dessert in half right away, much like when we share a main course of chicken or fish. That approach would be fair, civilized, and far more enjoyable. Yet, for some inexplicable reason, desserts are still meant to be shared, a notion likely conceived by someone still caught up in the sweetness of infatuation.
We become a bit uncivilized, forgetting that just moments ago we were too full to order our own desserts, only wanting a taste. After this competitive display, we vow never to share again, realizing that neither saving a few bucks nor cutting calories is worth revealing this side of ourselves. Yet, come the next dinner outing, we find ourselves in the same dessert-sharing predicament.
Further Reading
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Conclusion
In summary, the transition from sharing dessert romantically to a competitive race in marriage highlights the changes in our relationships over time. What was once a sweet shared experience can sometimes devolve into a frenzy, showing the realities of married life and the compromises we make, even in the simplest pleasures.