I’ve known Adam since we were lads. We grew up in the same neighbourhood and, as youd expect, became good mates. By the time we were teenagers, wed meet up with our group and head into the heart of London. Wed stroll about or just lounge on a bench for hours. We didnt take girls too seriously back thenit mattered more what the lads thought; none of us wanted to make fools of ourselves in front of each other.
Eventually, I signed up for the army, whereas Adam managed to dodge service altogether. After Id finished my time, I landed a job and ended up getting married. My wife and I were together for ten years and had two children. But, as time rolled on, we realised wed grown into complete strangers. Arguments cropped up regularly, and it became clear we couldnt go on under the same roof. Before long, we divorced.
Two years after that, now a single man, I ran into Adam by pure chance. Hed changed a lot over those twelve yearsput on a fair bit of weight, to be honest.
We settled into a café and had a long chat. Turns out, Adam was divorced as well and was on the lookout for another woman. A year went by, and I met someone new and remarried. Then, by coincidence, I bumped into Adam again, and hed found himself a partner too. I cant say I warmed to his new wifeshe was on the rather hefty side.
So, what do you like about her? I asked him.
Adam grinned and told me she was a brilliant housekeeper and an excellent cook.
And she gives me peace of mind! I can have a pint at home and watch the footie without hassle, or pop down the pub with the lads. Shes idealnever tries to stop me from doing anything.
I have to admit, I was taken aback. To me, a woman means something completely different. Of course, I appreciate if a woman can cook a good meal and keep things tidy, but at the end of the day, what matters most is that we truly love each other.
For some blokes, a clean house and a tasty meal are all that matter. But I want my partner and me to be on the same wavelength, to feel like were one and the same. We should respect and understand each other. Its wonderful when a couple shares the same interestsyou can cook together, clean up together, and actually enjoy it. Thats exactly what my wife and I do quite often.
When two people are riding a tandem bike, pedalling in the same direction, their chances of reaching the finish line are so much greater.
What do you reckon, am I right?
