Well, much to despair of all you romantics in the world, my Valentine's Day was spent eating pizza and playing a computer game with my hubby. Not the most exciting choice for some but for me...it works.
My husband and I have never had a truly romantic relationship. He's not the type to buy flowers or send candies or pick up a card. And I've taught myself not to be the kind of girl who needs that. Not that there's anything wrong with desiring those things. I just have learned that sometimes us girls tend to place more emphasis on the dream of being wooed then on enjoying the one we want to be wooed by.
I believe that for me to truly connect with my husband, I have to plug-in to his world now and again. Growing up I never played video games or computer games, I didn't listen to loud music and I didn't care very much about the latest tech gadgets. All of which are near and dear to my husband's heart. So, partly due to his influence on me and partly do to the fact that I don't want to be "that wife", I have taken interest in most of the above. I still don't like to listen to loud music.
Because of this, I've learned that I actually enjoy playing StarCraft 2. When I win, that is.
So my Valentine shout out to all my girls is this - instead of pressuring your husband to submit to your romantic world, put yourself in his on occasion. It's a good way to fuel him up and it's a sure way to get some very positive attention!
As for our men, it's only fair that they plug-in to our worlds now and again too. So with that in mind, I'm going to have my favorite movie (Pride and Prejudice) close at hand so on that day when he decides it's time for me to pick what we do, I'm ready.
Thank you, Lord, for marriage. Thank you for the differences between me and my husband. Thank you for the way you make us one despite those differences. In our union, I get a glimpse of the greatness of your character. He has your strength. I have your compassion. He has your desire to provide. I have your desire to nurture. How awesome you are!
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