It happens to me, whenever I see a movie with high school romance, it tickles me. Believe me, if it happens to me, it happens to every girl or woman out there. These movies take us to a fantasy land. Where it’s him and me, no worry for the world, that flirting, that eye-catching moments from across the whole, that shiver with every little, that feeling of wanting each other right there and then. Man, teenage romance sure does seem like the best.
And these high school sweethearts forget these very moments when they get married. I agree that they would have enjoyed their bit but why? Also, the case doesn’t even exist for couples who have had arranged marriage. They meet, have some time together, 5 months or 6 months, and then get married. They do not have the time to cherish these moments. And they settle with the fact that romance only lies behind the closed doors of the room.
But why so? Who decided that after marriage, your only romance is well… I highly disagree. I read a quote somewhere that says, be in love with each other like a love story. It’s not about making people jealous or showing off. But hey, pyaar hi to dikhane ki chiz hai na. I am not saying it’s his fault or her fault, but then who is to blame?
I say no one. Bring these beautiful moments back. In your own style. Imagine your husband being your high school romance. How your face would light up and when you see him walking towards you, how your heart would race when you brush against each other by fluke. Make a candle lit dinner, look at him while you are with your family, tease him by winking or pouting, do something for him with your hobby, like sing a song, cook something delicious, make his heart melt. Go on long drives, let him see the real you, sit with him, and let him and you forget the world for a while. Play games, cheat, tease, be each others’ even when everyone is sitting with you. Chores, duties, work will always be there but be beautiful for him. Dress up, light up. But before and after all of this, be there for him. And fall like a heroine would in a movie.
Let her be there for you. And you be her best friend. Bring her flowers or some secret gift. Show the excitement you have about some news you want to share. Don’t worry about her responsibilities, she knows them. But you can set her free. Let her be childish around you. She was younger too, let her be that. Look at her from a distance, put your hand around her waist or shoulder, let her heart skip a beat, find time to be alone in a place with a lot of people, let her heart race, and be so unpredictable yet totally hers. Dance in your room or in your hall. Talk under the stars, know her more and feel the atmosphere. One life isn’t enough. Listen to her (and not the hmm and I understand, genuine audience).Go on drives at midnight, be wild. Mobile is definitely a good option out of all this but remember your mobile will get charged but if her light goes out, you won’t find a pin to bring it up.
I have often heard people get frustrated with marriage, kids, responsibilities, duties that come along. But this is the way to make each other forget about all of that and be the high school sweethearts you always wanted for yourself. It’s easy to see movies, and run to the dreams of I wish we had this. Marriage is a high school romance forever, don’t make it boring. Let the sparks always fly. There are so many ways to send chills to your spine, get surprised, feel love. All you need is each other. Fight like kids, love like love stories and live like students. It will be worth it. Roles, responsibilities, risk, do it together. Be real, transparent and young.
