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Originally Posted by G-Benz
But using the analogy of getting a new MB: Your marriage starts off fresh, you love that new-car smell, problems are solved under warranty.
As the car ages and the warranty lapses, issues arise that can drain the wallet, cause frustration, and well, the paint and finish just isn't what you remembered when you first laid eyes on her in the showroom.
But a successful MB ownership requires constant attention to problems, routine maintenance, some restoration of components, and a basic love for the vehicle, despite its age. If you treat a marriage in the same manner, it will probably work out just as well.
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lol !
Dude, you are a frickin GENIUS ! ( I love it =)
Seriously on my part, after a whopping 11 months of I am still as happy as I was 11 months ago...I assuming that this isnt a surprise.
I get kinda worried sometimes, divorce rate, I'm not getting any thinner/desireable to her (its all her cooking, I swear =), PT job and FT school keep me away from out apt. much more often than I'd like. I've pretty much nto sat on any of my 2 motorcycles (save to commute) since before the wedding planning- this bothers me a touch, but its comes to this
** we are more important **
more important than motorcycles, more important then MB's (she let me get one, and maybe another, she knows what I like... I try to keep this in mind and think of her every time I drive home. I feel better if I know I'm doing something for her. Occasional flowers or cards do wonders- she lets me know she appreciates this (which is good on her).
You may tell my that my 'consitution' dicates that I not find a partner for life, and biologically, I'd agree with you (what % of the animal kingdom chooses mates for life? What % of the animal kingdom lives for 70-80 years ?)
But I also know what separates me from the animal kingdom- I have a more developed brain that can predict things, take concious action, think of things other than mating and eating, and a brain that can do things to make her love me. Its easy to give up and say "not worth it", but I belive (and will continue to belive) that it IS worth it.
Keep the faith (common God/faith helps too...), keep the marraiges going guys, too many sad stories/pissed off kids out there- we dont need more.
-John