The good thing about long public holidays is that it gives family a chance to get together and talk. Aunts and uncles i've not seen in months converge, have a meal and generally chit-chat outselves silly.
The topic invariably turned to marriage (and when mine was going to happen!)and although much was said, the most important lesson i learned was how marriages stick together.
An uncle who has been happily married for 27 years. An aunt for 25. Another aunt for 28. What was their secret?
"We give each other space, we let the other be their own person, do the things they want and have to do," I was told. Sagely nods followed all around.
"A happy marriage sees both partners support each other in times of need, regardless of the personal sacrifice that demands," another aunt quipped. Sagely nods followed all around.
"We're too old to find other partners," one added. Roars of laughter followed all around.
Family. Don't you just love them?
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