Happy Anniversary, it is!

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Just celebrated my 15th wedding anniversary. Well, almost celebrated; given that dear hubby was in another city for his work. That way we have been very consistent. Hubby always has sudden office crises to take care of. He apologises profusely before, during and after his travel. Then we compensate by buying some little glittery stuff, you know... here and there. The size of the glitter depends on the severity of the occasion missed by him. Well, but how do you put a price tag on anniversaries or children’s sports days or birthdays or PTMs(which I suspect he purposely skips) or long school holidays?

This one was a milestone, of sorts, being our 15th year together. I couldn’t find a more appropriate day to tell my husband that when I count my blessings, I count him twice, sometimes thrice. Enough of cliches for the whole of next year, I guess. Our children were sorry for us yesterday that we all couldn’t celebrate the major event together. But I have a strong feeling that they were missing their return gifts more.

Anniversary is just a momentary celebration. A solid relationship is for a lifetime. It is what we have between such celebrations is more crucial. Whenever he is around, I just put my feet up and not have a care in the world. He is my anchor. I hope I have earned enough brownie points by now, for the weekend, when he returns. 

On a serious note, he has always advocated for feminism. Both of us being from a Marwari background, his principles are a whiff of fresh air for our entire extended family. I want my son to grow up to be like him. My daughter, too, for that matter. He never discouraged me from doing a job. It has been my decision which he supported unconditionally. With him travelling extensively, this was the most logical thing for me to do. Hence, I don’t regret staying at home for our children because he never forced me to do so. Human brain is twisted, if you ask me!

I am getting all sentimental about the situation, I guess. It is a reflection of the highs and lows that we have been through. If we were to get a couple’s tattoo ever, (which we won’t get, ever), ours would read ‘Mr. Right’ and ‘Mrs. Always Right’. What were you thinking? Emotions are all fine, but a tattoo is a tattoo! After missing our anniversary celebration, I doubt if my husband will doubt this.

The bling is going to be huge this time, I presume.




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  1. JeetinDecember 6, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    "One may have thousands reasons to fight or break away,
    But It takes just one reason to be together, i.e. Love"
    -Unknown

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