I think I’ve told you guys before that I’ve never really celebrated an official anniversary, despite being in two different long term relationships. Because neither of them started with an official first date, it just never seemed like there was an appropriate time to mark our years together, and I don’t know, it’s just not my thing.
But even if it’s not MY thing, I do totally get why people would want to celebrate say, two years of dating or of course, their wedding anniversary and it makes me happy to see people celebrate in totally romantic ways. It’s a big deal in your life, so why not celebrate it? Hey, I love love too! But here’s my question: once you’ve moved on to another phase of your life (engagement after dating, marriage after engagement, etc.), do you keep celebrating the old anniversaries too? This question has been on my mind ever since I saw a Facebook acquaintance post a photo of the flowers her guy sent her for their "engagement-iversary". So thoughtful, but...they were totally already married!
So I’m wondering, do most married couples continue to celebrate the anniversaries of when they started dating, when they got engaged AND when they got married? Phew, that’s a lot of pressure, especially if you’re the kind of person that can barely remember your partner’s birthday. Are there other anniversaries worth celebrating too? First time exchanging I love yous? First time you had sex? First time you farted in front of him and he didn't dump you? OK, I’m obviously starting to joke around here, but seriously! Hold the overkill please. It's sweet to remember the important moments in your life together, but I don't think they all call for flowers or gifts or fancy dinner dates. I kind of think you have to pick just one of those and stick to it. But maybe I'm wrong: How many anniversaries do you think one couple should celebrate?
Do you celebrate anniversaries with your guy? More than one? Which ones? Anyone celebrating any big ones coming up soon? Tell us the good news!
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