My wife has a lover. Strangely enough, Im not bothered in the slightest by their relationship. I even met this chap myself. There was no resentment between us, and it seemed ludicrous to be at odds just because of my wife.
We sat down for a proper chat with her lover. Who would have thought, he turned out to be a decent bloke. After we talked, it felt like we were old mates, to the point where we even exchanged gifts.
Soon after, my wife and her lover decided they fancied holding a wedding. Not a real one, mind youjust for the fun of it. I wasnt fussed, so I chipped in to help with the preparations. I helped her lover pick out a smashing suit, and he gave me some advice on what tie would go well with my jacket. We decided to hold the ceremony right in our own house. I ended up being the witness. It all felt remarkably authentic, missing only a registry office and the official paperwork.
On the day of their little wedding, we were up at the crack of dawn, did the last bits of preparation, and started getting ready together. I helped her lover with his suit, making sure everything looked just so. On our way to the sitting room, we promised each other wed always remain mates. Then my wife and her lover exchanged their sweet vows and slipped on some rings. They sealed it with an enthusiastic kiss.
Their first night as a married couple was in our own home. Once my wife drifted off to sleep, her lover came down to the kitchen where I was, and we sat chatting for ages. It was a relaxed and genuine conversation. Turns out, we have more in common than I would have guessed.
Honestly, I dont feel embarrassed or diminished by any of this. If anything, Id say I feel rather pleased. Now my wifes lover and I have plenty of talks and spend a good deal of time hanging out. Ive got someone to go shopping with, take a stroll around Hyde Park, or even go for a swim at the local pool. I reckon this friendship with her lover might just be more meaningful than any connection with a woman.
What do you make of this sort of friendship? Its taught me that life is full of unexpected bonds, and sometimes, you discover true companionship in the most unlikely places.
