When I first met my wife, I told her…
that all I’ve ever wanted was to be a father, to have a family; a normal life. I think about our wedding day often. Her creamy dress; objectively beautiful. Our wedding night, red lace, silky white sheets, and… nothing. I felt nothing. I feel absolutely nothing.
I never told her I was unhappy. My future sealed, my feelings forgotten. Life isn’t about being happy. It’s about responsibilities, soccer games, and ignoring the stabbing pain of what you really want.
Settling is my dark secret. I never thought it would be this harrowing.
Wonderfully expressed.
This is so sad.
Beautifully written.
Ah, the bitter taste of familiarity. I don’t think life should be about compromise, even if society enforces it upon us.
Unhappiness only begets more unhappiness. One difficult lesson I experienced first hand. I really enjoyed the story. Thumps up:)
Great example of the downside of marriage–especially being married to the wrong one for a lifetime!
Heart wrenching; beautifully wrought.
This is a very true reality. It’s interesting how much we give up, for instance our own happiness, just to live the day to day life everyone else is doing too.
Ahhh, I can feel the pain! Great job.
Wow, holy God — that was SO incredibly intense it brought tears to my eyes! Amazingly well done.
Very emotional piece of writing.