Picture: Self ‘A perfect fit?’ Editing: Vikram Phale
A happy marriage does not simply exist
The choices of happiness in it does
A perfect marriage does not just exist
The courage and kindness in one does
A marriage with all agreement does not exist
The growing up in disagreements does
A forever romantic marriage does not exist
The willing creation of undefined love does
A successful marriage does not already exist
The commitment towards success in it does
Some of my in-depth views and articles on this topic below!
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Ingredients matter how a dish set your taste buds elate with gratitude…. So it applies to a relationship….
I loved the choice of picture… Says so much by itself….
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So well said! Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts.
I am glad you like the picture 🙂 It was a fun click while trying out shoes and it spoke to me for this post.
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Damn!…I posted my comment off thread..
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Got it!
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🙂
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I hope you went for the blue shade… Such serenity!! 🙂 🙂
And looks like creativity is on hunt…it finds us anyhow, anywhere…. You put it in great use …Bravo!!
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Couldn’t decide so ended up buying both, like a true girl! LOL
Haha true, it does find us 🙂 Usually that’s how pictures from random times come to my mind to go with my posts.
Such happiness interacting with you.
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Haha…it is so different with me… I would have left both if it means confusion and indecisiveness … 😀
Feeling is mutual…. ❤
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Haha ok. I am teased for my love for shoes by all who know me. Especially I have 2 boys who don’t get it why I ‘need’ so many 🙂 It is one of my very few guilty pleasures.
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Nice to meet you shoe lover! 😀
And let your boys grow and find the answer by themselves why women ‘need’ certain things all time… 😀 😀
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haha you said it well! They all have to learn some day 🙂
You added lightness to my day with our conversation. Wish you an amazing time ahead.
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Marriage is a stream of consciousness, always moving, and never the same. Our success, as you have chronicled, is not in the perfection of doing things, but in the perfection of interaction within the ever changing flow.
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Oh you have said this so very beautifully! The first sentence itself as if a glimpse of the entire journey. Thank you very much for adding your profoundness to this space.
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You’re welcome. Blessings in your marriage! …and in your shoe assortment. 😉
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Thank you haha, I will use your blessings both places LOL I am committed to both 🙂
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Too funny! 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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I love the photo! The words? Icing on the cake, Pragal.
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Ah! Tre always means so much coming from you 🙂 The photo is a fun memory that begged to go with this post, as if to add lightness to the life lessons that don’t seem so light.
Much Gratitude Tre.
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😊 I’m just me, Pragal and I’m honored to comment, always. The photo looks like a fun memory.
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🙂 🙂
Much Love.
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*big hugs*
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This post is very relatable (to this married woman) 🙂
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That makes me very happy 🙂 Thank you very much.
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You’re very welcome. 🙂
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This is beautiful and insightful.
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Thank you for saying that, I truly appreciate it!
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Yes, it’s a great mystery…, why so many shoes….Hahaha…Like this.
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Haha, this is what I answer my boys on that question – because my feet don’t grow anymore! 🙂
Thank you for reading.
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Hahahaha…., yes, feet are at the opposite end, when it stops growing, mind takes the lead.:)
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🙂 🙂 You are so right!!
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A very mature and definite voice you have concerning marriage …yet your shoe choice is uncertain haha! Liked this 😊🌹
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Haha you are so lovely! Let’s say I have quite many years in marriage now and also quite many pairs of shoes I walk in LOL. Thank you so much for your cheerful being here 🙂
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This is very true!! Loved the photo too! It complements it really well!
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Happy to have your agreement. I am glad you love the photo, I like it too 🙂 Thank you very much.
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True, wise and beautiful 🙂
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Thank you so much for the happiness of your visit and your kind words 🙂
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Wonderful post dear Pragalbha, and wise, I have been married for 43 yrs and it takes a lot of ingredients to make it work, and like someone mentioned it being like a recipe affecting our taste buds in the comments, It takes trial and error until you get the seasoning and spice just right 😀
Lovely to be here reading your wisdom again my friend. Sending huge hugs to you my friend xx ❤
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It means so much a big deal to me to have you take time to acknowledge and validate my messages Sue 🙂 Thank you ever so much!
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Aww, thank you Pragalbha, I try to visit, but I am not always successful in catching every post as I follow far too many to get around WP comfortably , but I thank you so very much for appreciating, I feel the exact same way when you leave me your own valued comments my friend.. Much Love your way x
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Yes, I understand that is why your visits become valuable to me. Much Love and Gratitude.
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Aww, Bless you dear Pragalbha xx that is wonderful to know xx
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Very well said, beautiful!
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I am very happy to have your appreciation 🙂 Thank you very much.
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my pleasure always!
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This is applicable for friendships too, I’ve observed
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Yes, I agree and appreciate you bringing it up. Relations have different names, journey is similar. Thank you 🙂
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Yes. 😁 Welcome
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A lovely poem. Although this is about marriage, I think it can be linked to most relationships. It takes commitment, work and the choice each day to be dedicated. 🙂
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Yes, I like and agree what you say here. All relationships are an ongoing choice and work. Thank you very much, always happy to have your thoughts 🙂
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The antithesis of the glamourous portrayal of romantic relationships in Hollywood. You’ve expressed this so clearly and eloquently.
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Perfectly read between and under the lines Magarisa! There is so much suffering trying to make that happen or feeling a failure for the lack of that. Thank you very much for your affirmation.
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Yes, we suffer by being disappointed in ourselves for not meeting society’s expectations, which have been internalized over the years. You’re so welcome, Pragal.
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Absolutely!
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Having been married for 34 years now, I would say just lately hubby and I, very two different people, are understanding how to flow unencumbered. It’s been like bringing an orange and an apple together and merging the two to make an oranapple. (smile) Yet there still are the bumps as in just this morning when hubby made a face and a “remark” when I got in “his” way in the kitchen. I stood aside and said, “Well, when you are all by yourself and you have your kitchen all to yourself imagine, you won’t have anyone to complain to.” LOL That got him to think. I reminded him that yes, this is MY home too. Too funny! Happy Day, Prag!! LOVED this post!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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This is what I believe about oranapples – their souls have chosen to be together for reasons beyond the regular worldly views. Their trust, love and commitment runs way deeper than can be easily understood. They are in it for the juice of life itself and their commitment unwavering.
I hope I didn’t stray far from what you are saying 🙂 I love how you keep it light yet honest. I am honest always but can be not very light. I am working on it. Thank you so much Amy for being here. Lots of Love and Gratitude.
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Light is good, Prag. Life is difficult enough without simplicity and laughter in it. Yes I tend to speak lightly yet at times I am very serious, as you well know. I just LOVE what you wrote here and I will remember that the next time hubby and I are like two pieces of sand paper …. irritating. LOL
BLESS you for saying I am honest. And BLESS you for hearing the Truth of what I am saying. Have a Happy Day and SMILE!! (((HUGS))) Amy
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Yes, I am carrying more lightness in me today now that you convey the message to me too 🙂 Smiles, love, laughter and happiness to you too!
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Very insightful and well expressed. What we read in books and see on TV is far from being perfect. Both parties must work in ensuring that they have a good marriage.
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I am very glad to have your views in agreement. Yes, indeed it is commitment to keep working from both. Thank you!
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You’re most welcome. 🙂
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The picture says it all Pragalbaha. Two imperfect souls set out on a journey, holding hands, differing opinions, one may falter while the other may pull up his/her partner, tread on having some great moments together, some not so great…..but in the end reach the destination enjoying the beautiful journey, hand in hand in spite of all the differences!
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Really appreciate your wonderful description of this journey, Radhika 🙂 Thank you very much!
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So true! I agree with Radhika, the picture says it all. Two people from two different walks of life are thrown in together under the vow of marriage. It is strange what love can do but love can become different at different levels of our relationship. It need not always be heart and roses, it can just be a smile. It need not always be words of endearment, silence speaks volumes.
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It is strange what love can do but love can become different at different levels of our relationship …this and your last statement – I loved them both very much. It is indeed an ever evolving journey. Thank you very much for your thoughtful and beautiful comment.
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