Like every normal girl, I was excited about marriage right
from my childhood days. I never thought beyond the time
that I would spend happily with my prince charming.
But today when I am married, I realize that marriage is not
all roses. It’s not just about being with your beloved and
having a gala time. There is so much more to it. It comes
with its own share of responsibilities, duties, sacrifices
and compromises.
I can’t wake up anytime I want to.
I am expected to be up and ready before everyone else in
the family.
I can’t laze around in my pyjamas throughout the day.
I am expected to be presentable every time.
I can’t just go out anytime I want to.
I am expected to be sensitive to the needs of the family.
I just can’t hit the bed anytime I want to.
I am expected to be active and around the family.
I can’t expect to be treated like a princess but am
supposed to take care of everyone else in the family.
And then I think to myself, ‘why did I get married at all?’ I
was happier with you, mom. Sometimes I think of coming
back to you and getting pampered again.
I want to come home to my favourite food cooked by you
every evening after a nice outing with friends. I want to
sleep on your laps like I have no worry in this world. But
then I suddenly realize, had you not got married and made
such sacrifices in your life, I wouldn’t have had so many
wonderful memories to hang on to.
And suddenly, the purpose of all this becomes clear- to
return the same comfort, peace and happiness to my new
family that I got from you.
And I am sure that as time would pass, I would start
loving this life equally as you do. Thank you mom for all
the sacrifices and compromises you made. They give me
the strength to do the same. Love you.

What do you all say to this?

True, nice, touching and a beautiful reminder too.