One day, our lovely daughter, whom we affectionately call Lila, will inevitably ask about how her father, Ben, and I first crossed paths. You know, the classic love story filled with sparks, flowing champagne, and all the typical romance tropes. We might have a few years before we need to share that tale, but it’s probably wise to come up with a, shall we say, somewhat modified version of events.
Once she learns the truth, our credibility on matters of love, relationships, and men will be utterly compromised. As in, we’d have zero authority to dish out any advice.
Things We Absolutely Cannot Guide Her On:
- Don’t tie the knot too young. Please, for the love of all that is holy, don’t look to us for inspiration! Sure, we were just 21 and 24 when we wed, but the times were dramatically different. Back then, the internet was a novelty, digital cameras were not standard on phones, and Mel Gibson was still a household name. People getting hitched young was just the norm in the 90s!
- Avoid marrying your study-abroad fling. Especially if you happen to be in a romantic location like Italy, and meet your adventure during a wild event, let’s say, a masquerade in Venice (just a hypothetical example, of course). Trust me, those unions often don’t last. We were merely fortunate.
- Know your partner well before saying “I do.” If a guy proposes after a mere two weeks, you should definitely decline. That’s just plain nuts! Ideally, you should be acquainted for more than four months before considering marriage. Of course, I’m using “two weeks” and “four months” as illustrative figures.
- Meet his family before making any drastic choices. If your future mother-in-law’s opening line is, “Are you sure you want to get married?” you should politely nod and say yes, but maybe take a moment to reconsider.
- Avoid purchasing your wedding gown from a catalog. (Those printed things with models and prices). That’s all I’ll say about that.
- Don’t choose a Tuesday for your wedding day. When selecting a date that holds significance for you and your fiancé, ensure it falls on a weekend. Otherwise, you’ll be left with a bunch of disgruntled guests who’ll have to return to work the following morning.
This is merely a sneak peek of what not to do. The extensive list? Well, perhaps we’ll save that for when she’s much, much older.
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In summary, while we may have a charming love story, the realities of marriage and relationships are filled with lessons we wish we could share without revealing our own unconventional beginnings.