"This is why unconditional love is the kiss of death on any relationship. You are either privileged to have a person, or you have the right to complain about not having them. One or the other. When your money is mine and my money is yours, there is no such thing as a gift. You can't "gift" someone with what's already theirs. Obligation to do a thing, makes your sincere desire to do it superfluous."
I think there is an important piece to add here. Money, Material things, are not the only (And certainly not the best) gifts available. Rachel, seeing that I had a bad day, recently gave me a wonderful gift. She made that night about me. I told her what I wanted, and we did.
When I feel good about our relationship, and my life, I give the gift of a better Chuck to live with. When I feel bad, or taken for granted, or ignored, I am not the shining knight I can be, when I am at the top of my game.
By marrying Rachel, I told her I would share her life as long as I was able. . As long as the living of that shared life did not destroy either of us. I *Did*Not* even attempt to swear that I would be the best me I can be. . . . That guy take s a heck of a lot of work, and a lot of motivation, to maintain. . . . But occasionally I feel like Rachel deserves a more than I am most days. . . And I make the effort. . . .Do the special thing that I normally would not. . . . And give a gift that *IS* mine to give. . . . And mine alone.
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Date: 2006-01-14 02:11 am (UTC)I think there is an important piece to add here. Money, Material things, are not the only (And certainly not the best) gifts available. Rachel, seeing that I had a bad day, recently gave me a wonderful gift. She made that night about me. I told her what I wanted, and we did.
When I feel good about our relationship, and my life, I give the gift of a better Chuck to live with. When I feel bad, or taken for granted, or ignored, I am not the shining knight I can be, when I am at the top of my game.
By marrying Rachel, I told her I would share her life as long as I was able. . As long as the living of that shared life did not destroy either of us. I *Did*Not* even attempt to swear that I would be the best me I can be. . . . That guy take s a heck of a lot of work, and a lot of motivation, to maintain. . . . But occasionally I feel like Rachel deserves a more than I am most days. . . And I make the effort. . . .Do the special thing that I normally would not. . . . And give a gift that *IS* mine to give. . . . And mine alone.