Childhood

I should never have grown up. Pity. I was so happy as a child. (Antoine de Saint Exupery).

Talking to a friend of mine, I came up with the idea of generating a short list for this blog called "Rules of engagement for marriage". He laughed, I figured it would be so easy, given my clarity of thought since I've never been married.

Except, how do two different minds co-exist together? One wants to go one direction, one another. God, I'm bored! Sure, it's easy in the beginning, but how do people sustain? When alone, simply do what you want to be happy (though after enough time, loneliness is painful). Remaining true to a partner who appears uninterested is just like being alone, together. (read painful)

Even if one partner forfeits, the other is hurt by unhappiness that is impossible to hide. I don't suppose it's possible to not grow up. I don't imagine sulking or withdrawal are the solutions. I sense the key is communication...