Why Are You Asking Me This Question Are You Happy?
Bob thought about this “Why are you asking me this question, are you unhappy?”
“No. I am not unhappy, I love you and the kids and we are doing well. But…” Tia told Bob about Jane and how it had triggered her own thoughts on her life, on their lives.
Bob thought about this question, He was in his forties, reasonably successful, the clock ran his life, this was true and he admired Jane’s husband for keeping a specific time for his wife. Bob had never thought about it and he sensed that Tia disapproved of this.
“OK, can I talk about Jane’s husband first?”
Tia nodded, making sure that Bob’s hand stayed on her head caressing her hair.
“I think that as time is limited, Jane’s husband has devised a plan where he gets to give his wife exclusive …show more content…
Tia was bothered but did not know what was bothering her. If only she knew, she would be able to solve the problem herself. Bob’s fingers played with her hair.
“Tia, let us go back to the beginning, when we first met, do you remember those days?”
“Yesss! They were great days. We met, fell in love, dated, did so many fun things. There were no responsibilities, no worries.”
“True, we were living the lives of the young and free. Do you remember when I asked you to marry me?”
Tia sat up and put her arms around Bob’s neck, of course she remembered all the details. She looked deeply into his eyes and smiled, “Yes, I do, and I still do”
“Do you remember our wedding vows?”
Tia nodded her head happily.
“OK let us do a checkup. We have been married for 17 years now and let us see how far we have kept our promises.”
Chapter 2/Part 3 Tia and Bob's Wedding Vows
They both knew the vows by heart. Tia had pasted a copy of the vows on their bedroom mirror. It was now faded but it was still there.
‘Start Tia, say the first vow.” Bob said softly
“We will look after and provide a prosperous living for our family and will avoid those that will harm our family or progress.” Tia …show more content…
He had been careful who he befriended and who he allowed in his home. With colleagues he socialized in restaurants or pubs and as little as possible. He did not believe in the culture that the families of employees should necessarily befriend each other. Some of his colleagues considered him odd, but Bob believed he was paid to deliver his best at his job and not for his socializing skills. In the culture of quick hiring and firing, it was ridiculous to force employees and their families to socialize. He had a few hand chosen friends who had the same outlook as he had and whom he trusted wholeheartedly and these were his lifelong
“No. I am not unhappy, I love you and the kids and we are doing well. But…” Tia told Bob about Jane and how it had triggered her own thoughts on her life, on their lives.
Bob thought about this question, He was in his forties, reasonably successful, the clock ran his life, this was true and he admired Jane’s husband for keeping a specific time for his wife. Bob had never thought about it and he sensed that Tia disapproved of this.
“OK, can I talk about Jane’s husband first?”
Tia nodded, making sure that Bob’s hand stayed on her head caressing her hair.
“I think that as time is limited, Jane’s husband has devised a plan where he gets to give his wife exclusive …show more content…
Tia was bothered but did not know what was bothering her. If only she knew, she would be able to solve the problem herself. Bob’s fingers played with her hair.
“Tia, let us go back to the beginning, when we first met, do you remember those days?”
“Yesss! They were great days. We met, fell in love, dated, did so many fun things. There were no responsibilities, no worries.”
“True, we were living the lives of the young and free. Do you remember when I asked you to marry me?”
Tia sat up and put her arms around Bob’s neck, of course she remembered all the details. She looked deeply into his eyes and smiled, “Yes, I do, and I still do”
“Do you remember our wedding vows?”
Tia nodded her head happily.
“OK let us do a checkup. We have been married for 17 years now and let us see how far we have kept our promises.”
Chapter 2/Part 3 Tia and Bob's Wedding Vows
They both knew the vows by heart. Tia had pasted a copy of the vows on their bedroom mirror. It was now faded but it was still there.
‘Start Tia, say the first vow.” Bob said softly
“We will look after and provide a prosperous living for our family and will avoid those that will harm our family or progress.” Tia …show more content…
He had been careful who he befriended and who he allowed in his home. With colleagues he socialized in restaurants or pubs and as little as possible. He did not believe in the culture that the families of employees should necessarily befriend each other. Some of his colleagues considered him odd, but Bob believed he was paid to deliver his best at his job and not for his socializing skills. In the culture of quick hiring and firing, it was ridiculous to force employees and their families to socialize. He had a few hand chosen friends who had the same outlook as he had and whom he trusted wholeheartedly and these were his lifelong