Part’s One and Two of this series can be found in earlier posts. There you will find that my definition of marriage is not just for the traditional husband and wife but for anyone in a committed relationship.
With January coming to a close, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I feel the need to write about a simple fundamental that applies not only to this day but to the rest of the year. Do not have so many expectations! I hate hearing stories of the woman who expected to be proposed to on Valentine’s, the man who was expecting his long, lost love to magically reappear, people expecting roses, gifts, candy, cards, romantic dinners and champagne by the fire. What’s wrong with all of this is that you are expecting something and maybe even too much. If you find Valentine’s Day and the rest of your life filled with wishful thinking, ask yourself these questions: Do you go through your life with an expectation or do you just enjoy it for what it is? Do you ever feel pleasantly surprised by your partner or are you constantly disappointed because your expectations aren’t being met? Many people find themselves in the latter group but think the other person is to blame. This is incorrect. Do not expect everything and you’ll be grateful for each and every thing you receive.
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