In the early days of your engagement, it may seem impossible to imagine your life without it. After the honeymoon, when the reality of adjustment and change kicks in, it may seem depressingly lost. In the years after, when the monotony of life sets in, it may seem forgotten.I am not referring to the sappy, neatly packaged, red and chocolatey commodity served up on valentines day. The romance I am referring to is the ability to step outside of oneself and see the other person’s needs beyond the mere physical. It is a recognition of your partner and your relationship as a spiritual, emotional and intellectual entity.
Wordy? Yes, but bear with me as I argue this concept out of the trash heap of commercialism. I am talking about recognizing that as a wife, you are more to your husband then just a substitute for his mother, sister, best friend, maid, babysitter, or his cook. And he is more to you than a substitute for your father, brother, best friend, butler, or taxi driver. What is it that takes your relationship beyond these concepts and how do you express it?
Picture Credit: Radiance of Light’s Photostream on Flickr
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I'm so glad I found this blog! I will (inshAllah) be getting married within a year or so, but have already started collecting ideas and planning. I was initially googling for unique ways to drape a dupatta, but this blog is chock full of good stuff and ideas. Keep it coming!
@Robo Thanks for visiting my blog and congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! I wish you all the best. Hopefully you'll find some inspiring ideas from this week's posts on the fashion scene.
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