This couple had been quarreling all their 40 over yrs of marriage nothing ever seemed to go right. They hang on because of their children, afraid that it might affect their upbringing. Now, all their children have already grown up, and have their own families, there’s nothing else the old couple have to worry about, all they want is to lead their own life free from all these years of unhappiness from their marriage, so both agree on a divorce….
A lawyer was having a hard time trying to get the papers done because he felt that after 40 years of marriage at the age of 70, he couldn’t understand why the old couple would still want a divorce. While they were signing the papers, the wife told the husband. “I really love u, but I really can’t carry on anymore, I’m sorry..”
“It’s ok, I understand..” said the husband. Looking at this, the lawyer suggested a dinner together, just 3 of them, wife thought, why not, since they are still gonna be friends. At the dining table, there was a silence of awkwardness.
After speaking with them, the lawyer gained insight into their situation. This couple had been fighting for nearly 40 years of marriage, and nothing seemed to work out. They hold on for their children’s sake, fearing it will have an impact on their upbringing. After their children have grown up and started their own families, the couple decides to separate. They want to live their own lives without the burden of their unhappy marriage.
A lawyer was struggling to complete the paperwork because he couldn’t comprehend why the elderly couple wanted a divorce after 40 years of marriage at the age of 70. The wife informed her husband as they signed the papers. “I really love u, but I really can’t carry on anymore, I’m sorry..” “It’s fine, I understand,” replied the husband. Looking at this, the lawyer proposed they have dinner together, just the three of them, and the wife decided, why not, because they would still be friends.
At the dining table, there was an awkward stillness. The first meal was roasted chicken; right away, the old guy took the drumstick for the old lady. “take this, it’s your favorite..”Looking at this, the lawyer wondered if there was still a chance, but the wife frowned as she responded.”This is always the problem, you always think so highly of yourself, never thought about how I feel, don’t you know that I hate drumsticks?”
Little did she know that, throughout the years, her husband had tried everything to satisfy her, and little did she know that drumsticks were his favorite. He had no idea she didn’t think he understood her, or that she despises drumsticks despite his desire for the best for her. They struggled to sleep that night, tossing and turning.
After hours, the old guy couldn’t take it anymore; he knew that he still loves her, and he couldn’t carry on living without her; he wanted her back, he wants to tell her, he is sorry, he wanted to tell her. “I love you”.He picks up the phone and dials her number. Ringing never stops, and he never stops dialing. On the other side, she was upset and couldn’t understand why after all these years, he still doesn’t understand her.
She loves him so much, but she can’t take it anymore… When the phone rings, she refuses to answer, even knowing it’s him. “What’s the point of talking now that it’s over?” I asked for it and want to keep it this way, else I will lose face.She thought… still ringing… She has decided to pull the cord.She had forgotten he had heart problems.
The next day, she learned he had passed away… She hurried down to his apartment and found his body on the couch, still holding the phone. He had a heart attack while still trying to get through to her phone line . Despite her sadness, she must clear up his possessions. While rummaging through the drawers, she came upon an insurance policy dated from their wedding day, with her as the beneficiary.
There was a note in those files. “To my dearest wife, by the time you read this, I’m sure I’ll be gone. I bought this policy for you, and while the amount is only $100,000, I hope it will allow me to keep my promise that I made when we married. I might not be around anymore, but I want this money to continue taking care of you, just as I would if I could have lived longer. I shall always be by your side. “I love you.”
Tears fell like a flood….”When you love someone, let them know.” The unexpected can occur at any time. Learn how to build a life together. Learn to love one another. “For who they are rather than what they are.” We sometimes focus so much on ourselves that we miss what the other person is trying to say. Love is never selfish, and it never should be. Sometimes, we have to delve deeper within ourselves and declare
“What does he/she want to tell me that I cannot seem to comprehend?” instead of stating “Why can’t he/she understands me – can’t he/she, I am struggling?” …Only then will we be able to recognize that LOVE is always a two-way street and a figment of our true and profound desires.