I have a friend called James. He’s an incredibly clever bloke, and all of us in our group rely on him for advice whenever something crops up. Hes always happy to lend a hand. James was already 29 and hadnt really thought about marriage, but then along came Emily. Shed just finished college, only 18. There was nothing any of us could do about it. James was determined to marry Emily. They were crazy about each other, despite the age gap. The thing is, its not just about age. These days it doesnt matter so much. If they were 26 and 37, itd be easier than 18 and 29. Its the different generations that make things tricky. When you hit 30, your priorities shift suddenly, life changes colour, while at 18 your heads full of chaos youll spend the next decade sorting out.
Their love was so strong no one could stand in their way. They were given everyones blessing and got married. It wasnt what youd really call a wedding. Emily and James tied the knot at the registry office, then went to a restaurant with their closest friends and family, and that evening the newlyweds set off on a road trip across Europe. Honestly, I reckon it was one of the best choices they ever made. Who needs fancy venues, drunken spats, pointless headaches and stress, when you can spend your money on a proper adventure for yourselves?
They returned from their journey refreshed and full of energy. At first, James would often say he felt jealous of Emilys male friends, but gradually that sorted itself out. He realised they were just kids and he could handle them easily if he needed to. Emily liked going to parties and birthday celebrations with her friends, while James preferred to stay in. He wasnt keen on that sort of socialising, liking more quiet and cosy gatherings instead. Honestly, theyve managed it all really well.
Now theyve been married three years. James works hard and earns a good wage, and Emily is studying while working part-time too. Of course, theyve had the odd disagreement and misunderstanding, but nothing serious, no big fallouts. Children arent on their minds yettheyd rather buy a bigger flat first. James often finds himself explaining obvious things to his wife, but its not a bother for him; Emily listens, understands, and takes it on board. For her, Jamess word means a lot, and for him, shes the whole meaning of life.
