Make Things Easier For Yourself, Others
58I got married this month (one reason you didn't see many blogs from me). All my life, I couldn't understand the reasons for this strange custom.
My mother had often tried to persuade me to marry by presenting guest lists for the party she would throw. Or by stressing that "all" her friends' children were doing it or that she had attended so many weddings, giving one was her due. You get the idea. And you can, I'm sure, understand why these arguments failed to persuade me!
One day, my stepfather, a lawyer, explained the practical and legal reasons for marriage. It turns out the practice offers protections I need. That's why I ultimately chose to do it.
When you want others to do things, think about the benefits they--not you--might derive. When I ask people to reach me at a different email address than the one they're using, for instance, I stress that I will see their message sooner than I otherwise would. (Better than "My queue's almost full," don't you agree?)
As Dale Carnegie said, Don't think about what you want--think about what the other person wants, and life will be sweeter
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Thanks! Much appreciated. Hope you've enjoyed married life so far.
Best,
C
I look back at it without regret, C.
Truth is I never noticed any real difference compared to before we got married ;)
Very glad to hear. I expect it will be the same for us. We've known each other since forever. :-)
I wish you all the best
Well, thank you! Likewise, A.
Ananta65 3 years ago
The same reasoning got me into a marriage, so many years ago: convenience.
Nevertheless: congratulations :)