The Evolution of Marriage
If you've been married 40 years or longer, I congratulate you.
You will appreciate this story.
If you are still in pursuit of love, happiness and the perfect mate, read on, this story is for you, too.
A long, long time ago, 1960, to be exact, on a galaxy far, far away, lived a couple named Ward and June, who were about to embark on their fairy life together.
Since they had been raised during the 50's, June's mother had taught her that "a good wife always knows her place".
Oddly enough, Ward felt exactly the same way.
So they began their life together with June as the happy homemaker and Ward the hard working breadwinner.
June spent her days cheerfully tending to her household chores and planning the evening meal.
She would take time out of her busy day to touch up her makeup and tie a ribbon in her hair so as to be fresh when Ward arrived home from his work, weary day.
June always greeted Ward with a warm smile and let him know how much she had been thinking of him that day.
In the evening, when they sat down to dinner, June always let Ward talk first, even though she had several important things to tell him.
After all, he was the one who had been out in the work world and his topics of conversation were much more important.
Over the years, June and Ward were blessed with two beautiful children, a son and daughter.
June remained the happy housewife and mother.
She tended to her daily routine of housework and took care of the children.
But when the children grew older and moved out on their own, June felt she needed more out of life.
She approached Ward with the idea that she get a job.
Ward thought this was a great idea, since it would give them a "bit more spending money".
So he agreed, but with one condition, "would she be able to work, maintain a clean house and have his meals prepared and served on time?"June promised she would.
She went to work each day, did her job, went home and tidied up the house and yes, she prepared and served Ward his meals on time.
Life was good.
June loved her job.
She was promoted and given regular salary increases.
Ward was beginning to feel insecure.
He was unhappy with his job, in fact, he was unhappy with everything.
He decided it was time to have a midlife crisis.
June had been taught that "a good wife always knows her place", so she never complained when Ward came home late for dinner, or didn't come home at all.
It was important for her to understand his world of strain and pressure and the need to find himself.
Her goal was to provide a place of comfort, tranquility and peace where he could come home to renew his mind, body and spirit.
June knew if she catered to his comfort it would provide her with great personal satisfaction.
After awhile, June grew weary of Ward's antics.
One day she told him if he didn't snap out, he would have to move out!Ward came back with the indignant reply that he had worked very hard for everything they had and if he moved out, he would take everything.
June graciously reminded Ward they were living in California.
She told him, "California is a community property state", so what's mine is mine, and what's yours is mine.
Ward began to have second thoughts.
He finally decided "loving is better than leaving".
So they mended their marriage and liver happily ever after.
No, that is not the end of the story.
A few years ago, Ward retired from his job.
June is still working and has been promoted to Vice President of the company.
Her salary is well into six figures.
Ward now spends his days cheerfully tending to his household chores and gardening.
But when June comes home from her work, weary day, Ward makes sure he has dinner reservations at her favorite restaurant.
Ward and June just celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.
And, that, my friends, is The Evolution of Marriage.
Marriage is a life long commitment.
There is light at the end of the tunnel.
You just need to stay on the train.
No one ever said the ride would be smooth.
You will appreciate this story.
If you are still in pursuit of love, happiness and the perfect mate, read on, this story is for you, too.
A long, long time ago, 1960, to be exact, on a galaxy far, far away, lived a couple named Ward and June, who were about to embark on their fairy life together.
Since they had been raised during the 50's, June's mother had taught her that "a good wife always knows her place".
Oddly enough, Ward felt exactly the same way.
So they began their life together with June as the happy homemaker and Ward the hard working breadwinner.
June spent her days cheerfully tending to her household chores and planning the evening meal.
She would take time out of her busy day to touch up her makeup and tie a ribbon in her hair so as to be fresh when Ward arrived home from his work, weary day.
June always greeted Ward with a warm smile and let him know how much she had been thinking of him that day.
In the evening, when they sat down to dinner, June always let Ward talk first, even though she had several important things to tell him.
After all, he was the one who had been out in the work world and his topics of conversation were much more important.
Over the years, June and Ward were blessed with two beautiful children, a son and daughter.
June remained the happy housewife and mother.
She tended to her daily routine of housework and took care of the children.
But when the children grew older and moved out on their own, June felt she needed more out of life.
She approached Ward with the idea that she get a job.
Ward thought this was a great idea, since it would give them a "bit more spending money".
So he agreed, but with one condition, "would she be able to work, maintain a clean house and have his meals prepared and served on time?"June promised she would.
She went to work each day, did her job, went home and tidied up the house and yes, she prepared and served Ward his meals on time.
Life was good.
June loved her job.
She was promoted and given regular salary increases.
Ward was beginning to feel insecure.
He was unhappy with his job, in fact, he was unhappy with everything.
He decided it was time to have a midlife crisis.
June had been taught that "a good wife always knows her place", so she never complained when Ward came home late for dinner, or didn't come home at all.
It was important for her to understand his world of strain and pressure and the need to find himself.
Her goal was to provide a place of comfort, tranquility and peace where he could come home to renew his mind, body and spirit.
June knew if she catered to his comfort it would provide her with great personal satisfaction.
After awhile, June grew weary of Ward's antics.
One day she told him if he didn't snap out, he would have to move out!Ward came back with the indignant reply that he had worked very hard for everything they had and if he moved out, he would take everything.
June graciously reminded Ward they were living in California.
She told him, "California is a community property state", so what's mine is mine, and what's yours is mine.
Ward began to have second thoughts.
He finally decided "loving is better than leaving".
So they mended their marriage and liver happily ever after.
No, that is not the end of the story.
A few years ago, Ward retired from his job.
June is still working and has been promoted to Vice President of the company.
Her salary is well into six figures.
Ward now spends his days cheerfully tending to his household chores and gardening.
But when June comes home from her work, weary day, Ward makes sure he has dinner reservations at her favorite restaurant.
Ward and June just celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.
And, that, my friends, is The Evolution of Marriage.
Marriage is a life long commitment.
There is light at the end of the tunnel.
You just need to stay on the train.
No one ever said the ride would be smooth.