It was totally tongue-in-cheek, of course, and very funny. But for most of my teens and early twenties, it was also kind of my anthem. I swore that being single was the way to be, and couldn't imagine ever wanting to be married.
It wasn't that I had anything against the institution. I just liked being my own person, and didn't think I could ever be happy sharing my life so closely with another person.
And then he came along.
I wasn't looking for it, and I didn't expect it. But it was so obviously meant to be. So I said yes, and haven't regretted it for a minute.
And so today, as I celebrate 11 years of being married to my best friend and the love of my life, all I can say is... thank goodness I was wrong. Love's great, especially when you're in it.
Love always seems to appear when you least expect it. Happy anniversary !
ReplyDeleteYes it does! (And thank goodness for that.) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteSweet! I remember how confusing it was for you during that brief transition. I'm glad for your decision and how it all has turned out so lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it kind of threw me for a loop, didn't it? I've always had a hard time with having my entire world view turned upside down. Thank goodness the scary transition part was brief. And thank goodness I had you there to help keep me grounded, and to help me figure out that it was ok. :)
DeleteLove you, sis! <3