“To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.”
Nearly a decade ago, Alex and I exchanged these vows. Truthfully, I struggle to recall the details of that day. At 25, I was the last among my friends to tie the knot (except for my friend in med school—she wed at 30). We said the words and embarked on our shared journey.
Fast forward ten years…
Husband: Where’s my white dress shirt and suit pants?
Me: No clue.
(Pause)
Me: When did you last see or wear them?
Husband: Last year.
In disbelief, I playfully chastised him, embracing my role as the “proper wife.”
Me: I am not the Keeper of All Things—I’m just one person! You should know where your pants are! How is it possible that you haven’t worn your nice pants in ten whole months? Oh my gosh, we need to find a church and start attending. It’s beneficial for the kids. It doesn’t matter which one, let’s just choose one. They need to learn Bible stories because I keep forgetting to teach them since I’m too busy keeping everyone alive! The only ones I can recall accurately are about Adam and Eve and the Christmas Story. Why are you laughing?!
My husband, with his unmatched patience, allowed me to vent before suggesting I check the dry cleaner to see if I had forgotten to pick them up nearly a year ago.
“Well… okay,” I replied, “but I’m usually very good at keeping track of that stuff.”
Ah, karma. After three days of fruitless searching for Alex’s suit pants and dress shirt, I took a chance and swung by our old dry cleaner—the one I don’t frequent anymore because it’s quite far.
As soon as I pulled in, the attendant burst into laughter. My face flushed with a mix of embarrassment and disbelief.
“Hi, Mrs. Carter! I knew you’d come back! I kept telling my boss not to give your stuff away!” He said, handing me everything our family wore for Christmas pictures nearly a year prior.
It seems I wasn’t the only one oblivious to our missing clothing. Such is the nature of marriage.
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In conclusion, marriage is a blend of laughter and the inevitable mistakes we make along the way. It’s about navigating life’s challenges together and embracing the chaos that comes with shared living.
Keyphrase: marriage mistakes and laughter
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