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I have been thinking on what a few friends of mine said, though I doubt they would give what they said much thought. One friend of mine said that I am a pretty good writer and that I have reached one of my goals as being ‘legendary’ with it, I wouldn’t be so sure to claim that though. For those who read this and would like to see, here is the link:
http://beyondthelegends.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41#41
If you read that, let me know if you have any feedback on which I could improve. While I do believe my skills are just above average in the writing department, I don’t think they go past that. Also keep in mind that the post is a ‘roleplaying’ post, so it is made so that another can post right afterwards. Meaning it’s not going to be novel style writing.
There is also something that has bothered me, at least on some levels. Most of my aunts and uncles are married or have been in the past. Now I know that this shouldn’t be compared, but do couples eventually just quit doing romantic things for each other? I don’t think any of my uncles or aunts are very romantic because they are always doing boring stuff. Now I know one could say this is because they are 40+, but does romance truly have to die in a relationship?
Why don’t couples keep doing the small things for each other? Making unexpected meals, breakfast in bed, stopping on the way home and picking up someone’s favorite flower, and all of that good stuff? You’re lucky if some of that stuff happens once a year. What makes this even more puzzling… Why do people do all of this in the ‘dating’ stages and then just stop after they know that they’re on the path to marriage and what not? It just doesn’t seem to register for me. If you love someone enough to marry them, shouldn’t the romance be lifelong?
I know it could be said that the romantic stuff is just added ‘spice’ into a married life and all, but is it really? I can’t exactly speak from experience because I’ve never been married. Heck, I haven’t even really been involved for someone since I was about 14 I think? Even then it was kind of a long distance thing. It was more of an infatuation than anything, or maybe just puppy love? I’m not sure how to define it, but I won’t just blow it off. I think it also lasted for a month of just chatting on the net? Long time ago.
Anyways, so you could say that I lack real life experience in those regards, but does that make me unqualified to think or wonder why romance fades? I mean, why should I stop surprising someone just because I get involved with them or even married? Just doesn’t make sense to me, but I will stop there so that I don’t rant on about it. All I can say is this: I refuse to be bland. If/When I get involved with someone, I’m going to make sure that I show the appreciation that I have for them. Simply because I’m glad that I found someone I could share my life with/be involved with on that level.
On a progressive note. I am pretty darn beat up both physically and mentally. Emotionally I am as sound as they come though. I have found my path back to believing and trusting in God, and it has paid off. I didn’t have any motivation just days ago and now I am filled with it. I am also not worrying about silly things or things that I should just let unfold. It’s a vast improvement I must say. I’ll stop ranting on though… Hope everyone had a good weekend/week, and be sure to smile once in a while. Odd coming from me, but try it. A real smile at that, not a forced/fake one.
http://beyondthelegends.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=41#41
If you read that, let me know if you have any feedback on which I could improve. While I do believe my skills are just above average in the writing department, I don’t think they go past that. Also keep in mind that the post is a ‘roleplaying’ post, so it is made so that another can post right afterwards. Meaning it’s not going to be novel style writing.
There is also something that has bothered me, at least on some levels. Most of my aunts and uncles are married or have been in the past. Now I know that this shouldn’t be compared, but do couples eventually just quit doing romantic things for each other? I don’t think any of my uncles or aunts are very romantic because they are always doing boring stuff. Now I know one could say this is because they are 40+, but does romance truly have to die in a relationship?
Why don’t couples keep doing the small things for each other? Making unexpected meals, breakfast in bed, stopping on the way home and picking up someone’s favorite flower, and all of that good stuff? You’re lucky if some of that stuff happens once a year. What makes this even more puzzling… Why do people do all of this in the ‘dating’ stages and then just stop after they know that they’re on the path to marriage and what not? It just doesn’t seem to register for me. If you love someone enough to marry them, shouldn’t the romance be lifelong?
I know it could be said that the romantic stuff is just added ‘spice’ into a married life and all, but is it really? I can’t exactly speak from experience because I’ve never been married. Heck, I haven’t even really been involved for someone since I was about 14 I think? Even then it was kind of a long distance thing. It was more of an infatuation than anything, or maybe just puppy love? I’m not sure how to define it, but I won’t just blow it off. I think it also lasted for a month of just chatting on the net? Long time ago.
Anyways, so you could say that I lack real life experience in those regards, but does that make me unqualified to think or wonder why romance fades? I mean, why should I stop surprising someone just because I get involved with them or even married? Just doesn’t make sense to me, but I will stop there so that I don’t rant on about it. All I can say is this: I refuse to be bland. If/When I get involved with someone, I’m going to make sure that I show the appreciation that I have for them. Simply because I’m glad that I found someone I could share my life with/be involved with on that level.
On a progressive note. I am pretty darn beat up both physically and mentally. Emotionally I am as sound as they come though. I have found my path back to believing and trusting in God, and it has paid off. I didn’t have any motivation just days ago and now I am filled with it. I am also not worrying about silly things or things that I should just let unfold. It’s a vast improvement I must say. I’ll stop ranting on though… Hope everyone had a good weekend/week, and be sure to smile once in a while. Odd coming from me, but try it. A real smile at that, not a forced/fake one.