Thursday, August 24, 2017

the Complexity of Marriage




"By experience, I know how such a relationship feels and functions from both sides. I don't get the part about texting. I am not one who believes in 'falling in love'. It implies an option: falling out. What disturbs me about this article, this approach to marriage is it is one-sided. This doesn't feel like a union, but a wish from an incomprehension of reciprocation. It is more wish from a comfortable place between a harsh reality, and a non-understanding.

Many times survivors of relationships based upon conflict spill out a stream of words describing what they could not do, but felt should happen to them in their own ideal of marriage. It is sad because the wish list does not serve the other; it is a seeking of someone to serve them as in a fairy tale." - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories [8/16/17] 


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Lovers naked embraced. Photo by Jana Martish 



Fall in love with someone who can love your soul more than your body.

Fall in love with someone who will love you unconditionally. Who will accept your flaws, imperfections, shortcomings and make you feel that you’re worth having. Who will fight for you despite the difficulties and storms in life. Who will understand you and your insane or annoying mannerisms. Who will pacify you until you become okay. Who will talk to you after a long fight.

Fall in love with someone who will appreciate your efforts, and who will guide you and support you throughout your goals in life. Who will still be with you at the end of the day, who will travel for hours just to see your smile. Who will always be by your side, whatever happens.

Fall in love with someone who will kiss you every time and make you feel that you’re the most significant being in the world. Who will make you feel the sudden rush and sensation inside. Who will serenade you through phone calls until you fall asleep, and greet and text you with long and sweet messages when you wake up.

Fall in love with someone who can be your best friend and a lover at the same time. Who will stay up late with you and talk about random things in life. Who will spend the rest of the day with you, joking around, playing and laughing all day long. Who will never ever get tired of holding your hand and show to everyone how deeply he/she is in love with you.

Fall in love with someone who will forgive you every time. Who will love you first before his/her hobbies, work and anything/anyone else in this world. Who will make your every moment a heavenly bliss. Who will comply his/her promises to you. Who will respect you and your decisions in life.

Fall in love with someone who can love your soul more than your body. Who can eliminate your worries, tears and doubts. Who will never get tired of understanding you. Who will make you happy and feel contented. Who will never fail to amaze you.

Words by E.J. Cenita
Photo by Jana Martish



2 black lovers copulating

"Love is an action a warrior makes from a center place. How one is struck by the impact of the souls connecting stirs some to committing themselves to a union sustained by invisible forces: the same forces that hold worlds, and the world together. Marriage is a reenactment of Creation." - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 8/16/17 


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