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Louise Cuddon I ’ ll be there my darling , through thick and through thin When your mind ’ s in a mess and your head ’ s in a spin When your plane ’ s been delayed , and you ’ ve missed the last train . When life is just threatening to drive you insane When your thrilling whodunit has lost its last page When somebody tells you , you ’ re looking your age When your coffee ’ s too cool , and your wine is too warm When the forecast said “ Fine ”, but you ’ re out in a storm When your quick break hotel , turns into a slum And your holiday photos show only your thumb When you park for five minutes in a resident ’ s bay And return to discover you ’ ve been towed away When the jeans that you bought in hope or in haste Just stick on your hips and don ’ t reach round your waist When the food you most like brings you out in red rashes When as soon as you boot up the bloody thing crashes So my darling , my sweetheart , my dear ... When you break a rule , when you act the fool When you ’ ve got the flu , when you ’ re in a stew When you ’ re last in the queue , don ’ t feel blue ‘ cause I ’ m telling you , I ’ ll be there I ’ ll be there for you .
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Robert Fulghum You have known each other from the first glance of acquaintance to this point of commitment . At some point , you decided to marry . From that moment of yes , to this moment of yes , indeed , you have been making commitments in an informal way . All of those conversations that were held in a car , or over a meal , or during long walks – all those conversations that began with , “ When we ’ re married ”, and continued with “ I will ” and “ you will ” and “ we will ” – all those late night talks that included “ someday ” and “ somehow ” and “ maybe ” – and all those promises that are unspoken matters of the heart . All these common things , and more , are the real process of a wedding .
The symbolic vows that you are about to make are a way of saying to one another , “ You know all those things that we ’ ve promised , and hoped , and dreamed – well , I meant it all , every word .”
Look at one another and remember this moment in time . Before this moment you have been many things to one another – acquaintance , friend , companion , lover , dancing partner , even teacher , for you have learned much from one another these past few years . Shortly you shall say a few words that will take you across a threshold of life , and things between you will never quite be the same .
For after today you shall say to the world – This is my husband . This is my wife .
The Art of a Good Marriage k Wilfred Peterson Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens . A good marriage must be created . In marriage the little things are the big things . It is never being too old to hold hands . It is remembering to say “ I love you ” at least once a day . It is never going to sleep angry . It is at no time taking the other for granted , The courtship should not end with the honeymoon , It should continue through all the years . It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives . It is standing together facing the world . It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family . It is doing things for each other , not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice , But in the spirit of joy . It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways . It is not looking for perfection in each other . It is cultivating flexibility , patience , understanding and a sense of humour . It is having the capacity to forgive and forget . It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow . It is a common search for the good and the beautiful . It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal . Dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal . It is not only marrying the right partner , it is being the right partner .
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Pam Ayres Yes , I ’ ll marry you my dear , and here ’ s the reason why : So I can push you out of bed , when the baby starts to cry . And if we hear a knocking , and it ’ s creepy and it ’ s late , I hand you the torch you see , and you investigate . Yes I ’ ll marry you , my dear , You may not apprehend it , But when the tumble-drier goes It ’ s you that has to mend it . You have to face the neighbour Should our labrador attack him , And if a drunkard fondles me It ’ s you that has to whack him . Yes , I ’ ll marry you my dear , you ’ re virile and you ’ re lean , The boat is like a pigsty – you can help to keep it clean . That sexy little dinner , which you served by candlelight As I really can ’ t be bothered , you can cook it every night ! It ’ s you who has to work the drill and put up the curtain track , And when I ’ ve got PMT it ’ s you who gets the flack . I do see great advantages , but none of them for you , And so before you see the light , I do , I do , I do ! k suitable for Marriage ceremonies t suitable for Civil Partnership ceremonies
The above are just a sample of popular readings .
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