One day, our daughter, sweet little Mia, will inevitably ask about how her father, Jake, and I first crossed paths. You know—the classic love story filled with fireworks, champagne, and all that jazz. Although we have some time before we need to share this tale, it’s prudent to concoct a slightly altered narrative, shall we say, than the plain truth.
Once Mia learns the real story, our credibility as advisors on relationships, boys, and men will be shot. We’ll have absolutely no authority on the subject—none whatsoever.
Key Points We Definitely Can’t Advise Her On:
- Avoid Marrying Young: Please do not look to us as your role models! Sure, we were just 22 and 25 when we tied the knot, but that was a different era! Back then, the internet was a novelty, and Mel Gibson was just a regular guy. People married young all the time in the early 2000s.
- Steer Clear of Marrying Your Study-Abroad Experience: Particularly if your adventure takes you to Europe, like Italy for instance, where you meet someone during a wild celebration, like, say, a carnival in Venice (just a hypothetical scenario). Those unions rarely last. We were just fortunate.
- Get to Know Your Partner Before Marriage: It’s wise to reject any marriage proposal from a man you’ve only known for a fortnight. It’s a clear sign of instability. Ideally, you should know someone for more than four months before considering marriage. Just to clarify, “two weeks” and “four months” are purely hypothetical terms.
- Meet His Family: Before making any rash decisions about joining that family, be sure to get acquainted with your potential in-laws. If your future mother-in-law’s first inquiry is, “Are you sure you want to marry him?” make sure to respond politely with a “yes.”
- Wedding Dress Caution: Avoid purchasing your wedding dress from a catalog. That’s all I’ll say on that.
- Choose Your Wedding Date Wisely: Try not to select a Tuesday for your wedding. When picking a date with personal significance, always check that it falls on a weekend. Otherwise, you’ll have many unhappy guests who need to work the next day.
This is merely a condensed list of what to avoid. The extensive guidelines? Well, those can wait until she’s much older.
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In summary, while we may have a story to tell, it’s clearer that the lessons learned along the way are just as important—and perhaps even more relevant for the next generation.
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