Case Study
It was years ago since Michael and I developed what seemed to me a perfect relationship. We were young, in fact very young, but we were in love. We never attended the same school but we knew that we could count on each others' trust. Years went by and the bond we developed gained strength at the conclusion of each year. It started as a secret relationship. I guess everybody else was doing the same. We didn't want anyone to know, especially my parents. The reason was obvious - I wasn't sure whether my parents would accept Michael. I am sure that Michael’s parents knew of our friendship, but that didn’t bother me. Four years of solid relationship to me was too long but we took the relationship on a cool note. We never at any stage found it necessary to talk about marriage. Michael and I avoided developirrg relationships with anyone else despite temptations. It was in the fourth year of our relationship that I realised something terrible was going to happen Somehow Michael heard false news that I was going around with another boy. I hoped that Michael wouldn’t believe the story. However, I received a letter from him that got me worried. The tone of the letter did not read like it came from him. I felt guilty and ashamed. Before I could even reply, I received another letter from him. I was anxious to find out what the message was. The letter was not as lengthy as the previous one. It shocked me to realize that he returned all my photographs! The message was simple. I never heard from him again. A couple of years later I got married to my next boyfriend. My close friends told me that I made a mistake to get married so quickly. To this date my marriage has been terrible. My husband is never around. I have been left to take care of the children as a single mother. He sends us money from time to time but I don't need his money as much as I want him around to share the day to day family responsibilities. I suspect him of having an affair with another woman but I can't prove him guilty. He always acts innocently when he comes around once in a while. As much as I don't want to share my bed, he is my husband and I have no choice. Memories of the past have surfaced over the last couple of years. Seeing Michael drive around brings back old memories. I will be living on past memories and dreams for years to come. Thoughts of adultery are an unforgivable temptation when I recall the resurfacing of the deep love I had for Michael. When times are bad I drop tears. I wish I didn't rush in my decision to get married, but I know that Michael will come to my assistance one day. Reflecting on the problems that I have experienced in life, I would strongly recommend that young people are advised to develop a responsible attitude. Only then will they be able to avoid the consequences of an early marriage. I haven’t enjoyed my life, neither will they should they decide to take the same course of action as I did. Concerned wife
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