The Ladies

[d_marsh]

WOW Congratulations to you both, and also to your "Daughter". Continue to enjoy your lives together.

Bless You Both and May GOD Continue with Blessings...

Thank you.

 

[d_marsh]

Ah yes, now he has a step daughter!

So that didn't occur to me until I read it. That's weird to think about. I think I will stick with lady's daughter or girl.

 

[elkhound]

@d_marsh you already protected her like a father !! it was awesome too !!

 

[Weedygarden]

So that didn't occur to me until I read it. That's weird to think about. I think I will stick with lady's daughter or girl.

I understand, but, you were also never going to get married. Think about when daughter gets married. Do you think she will ask her dad to give her away, or maybe you? My money is on you and not the homewrecker.

 

[Spikedriver]

After my marriage failed, I came up with a simple plan for if I was ever married again. It's just a few words: "Always be ready to give 51%"

Everyone talks about marriage being "50/50". I learned that it never really is. There are ups and downs where 50/50 just isn't possible. But when two people are always ready to give that little extra bit of love, time, effort, affection, whatever it is that's needed - there's not much that can't be overcome.

May you and your new wife always give each other that little extra bit. Congratulations!

 

[d_marsh]

@d_marsh you already protected her like a father !! it was awesome too !!

I hear you, but protection is my top skillset. I didn't think of it as paternal, I thought of it as applying my craft. Or actually, finding a way to NOT apply my craft.

I understand, but, you were also never going to get married. Think about when daughter gets married. Do you think she will ask her dad to give her away, or maybe you? My money is on you and not the homewrecker.

I know she won't ask her dad. She wouldn't ask him for a glass of water if she was dying of dehydration in the dessert.

 

[d_marsh]

After my marriage failed, I came up with a simple plan for if I was ever married again. It's just a few words: "Always be ready to give 51%"

Everyone talks about marriage being "50/50". I learned that it never really is. There are ups and downs where 50/50 just isn't possible. But when two people are always ready to give that little extra bit of love, time, effort, affection, whatever it is that's needed - there's not much that can't be overcome.

May you and your new wife always give each other that little extra bit. Congratulations!

Thank you. Good advice.

I have come to believe we exist in a strong vs weak paradigm. I am strong where she is weak and vice versa. Complimentary not competitive. Although we did have a few long intense conversations in the last few weeks and months about the balance/roles we each play in our relationship. She is a fiercely strong and in many way independent woman, but seems to be more than willing to concede authority to me as long as I treat her delicately and lovingly. Which works because I am not hot tempered at all but I am both analytical & empathetic (to her) and she is hot tempered but extremely affectionate and empathetic (to me).