The Swallow attended a wedding this morning. Looking at the smiling couple, and the crowd of people who came to witness and rejoice with them, she was reminded of her own wedding so many years ago.
On that day, as she stood at the front with her soon-to-be mate, many thoughts had come to her. Will she be a good wife? Will they be able to live harmoniously together? What will be the effects of giving up your own space and sharing it with another - someone you think you know pretty well (or should know sufficiently since you have decided to spend the rest of your lifetime together)?
Her initial fears were not unfounded. Courtship in no way prepared you fully and though she had gone through pre-marital counselling, the theoretical and practical aspects of a relationship do not always match. True, the theories learned during the counselling may have given her insights on what she can and may expect, but there is no better teacher than life itself if you want to learn the finer aspects of living a lifetime together with another person.
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