The big punch - Redux

[Redo]

Wife just called to talk. She joined her new work this wednesday. She called up to tell me about her work and that how excited she was.

I am genuinely happy for her that she's getting to work for a company the deals with foreign countries.

She said "i know we are about to be separated and all. But i so want to tell you about my work. So i am going to pretend that we are still married"

I listened, asked some questions about her work and told her that i am happy for her. Then i got interrupted by work. So i hung up and sent her a text saying that i am happy for her.

But...I cannot believe her attitude in all this. It is like she wants the benefits of marriage, but without problems. That sounds either immature or selfish. Ironically i get called both those terms.

I like watching 'American dad' that is available on netflix. The show could be goofy, have different political views. But there's one thing i've been learning a lot from it. Marriage is a bloody teamwork. Both the players can carry baggage, be defective, makes mistakes. But as long as they commit to the team, it can make wonders and provide a secure environment to the kids borne out of that relationship. Marriage is never beautiful, loving, non-dysfunctional and peaceful. Most good marriages are quite the opposite. I guess as long as you know that your partner is willing to stick with you come rain or shine, I am sure most will work hard enough to make that partner proud of the choice he or she has made.