THERE are many important days in a


for the very first time. But, for most, her wed­


school, gets her first bike, learns to swim and, of course, her first date or the day she falls in love


young girl’s life. The day she star ts


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ding day is the biggest, most exciting occasion of all. But getting from the engagement ring to the


honeymoon can be a trial. Not th a t everyone


doesn’t want i t to go smoothly, but there are simply so many things to do ana arrange that, very often, the principals in this little drama —


foretliought and a little bit, of luck, everyone can stay happy, stay excited and even begin to enjoy the preparations as much as


the big day itself.


poor bride and bridegroom —


the


they even consider sneak­ ing o ff to the nearest church and getting hitched


can get so sick of it that


in secret. But, with planning,


This s u p p l emen t is designed to help you do this.


all, of course, as space prevents it.


about many aspects of your big day —


In it we have articles but not


ding in your family soon, ___


But, i f you have awed-


really prepare properly — have a browse through. You’ll see by the advertise­ ments the wonderful array of facilities and services our local area has to offer to make the day special.


and you need months to


wedding will be the lovely, happy occasion you deserve.


Made in Heaven? A question of commitment THE divorce rate might be increasing year But it is only when your


af te r year, but the number of couples tying th e n u p tu a l k n o t co n t in u es to r ise , so it, steady’ mg- y y looks like the ins titution of marriage is very much alive and well.


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And, of course, mar­ riage. also basks in the offi- cial


Government these days. approval of jvuriuilttiii wiea ua,yo the


home loans and proposed together, but working at tax changes for 1990 both give and take, at caring mean that setting up a tor each other at forgive- lovenest having first got ness and at learning to that vital bit of paper — laugh at each other and at


Changes in the rules for work. Not working to stay -----. ----


the marriage certificate — yourself, is often a better alterna- It is amazing how resil- tive, financially, than just ient a strong marriage can


“living together.”


need a “bit of paper” to blithely to their partner: prove they are in love, If you are unfaithful, others say that same “bit that s it, 111 leave, is of paper” announces their making a mistake, solemn vows to the world Not that anyone should and thus adds strength to put up with anything for


them. In days gone by, cer­


tainly in the top financial bracket, marriage was


more about power and partnership, Some argue they don’t Anyone who say s , be.


loving of another person — warts and all — that you know you are on your


way. This is when “working


at the marriage” comes into play. And it does take


not things you can take from a su p e rm a rk e t shelf. They have to be earned, the hard way, and no-one is owed them


as a right. A relationship where


the parties claim never to have had a cross word, must be suspect. They may well have stayed together, but where is the communication? How can any couple


keep their self respect, honour that of their part­ ner and appreciate the growing need for the same in their children, if they do not clash at some time or another? The secret, surely, is to


the sake of s ta y in g together, but nothing should automatically be a reason to sp li t up a


dynasties than anything There are always two efse


arranged marriages of any pulled off the rocks by a kind, it is a fact that mar- crisis, be it infidelity or rying for love can be a whatever,


While not advocating many a marriage has been sides to everything, and


risky business, particu- And it is very often such larly if the partners have a c r is i s which can


not progressed from the strengthen the commit- “romantic” love stage to ; ment as well,


the more lasting kind.


peak through day-to-day living is virtually impossi­ ble and, when the excite­ ment begins to fade, as it inevitably does, things become more routine and couples can wonder if they ' have made a mistake.


“loving” and “being in love”is enormous. The lat­ ter may be exciting, it is certainly all-consuming and, in many ways, essen­ tial for a relationship to start to grow. But maintaining it at its


The difference between,


surely is not “Can I live with you after this?” but “Can I live without you?”


The simple question • • ■


thrashing out of the prob­ lem, lots of talking, out­ side counselling if neces­ sary, a willingness on both sides to try again from stratch, and even the w id e s t g u lf can be breeched.


Given a firm and honest


It takes time, of course, particularly if there has


been a betrayal. Trust and respect are


O f


THE AREA’S LARGEST BRIDAL


RETAILER


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clash in a civilised way. Keep the fights clean, avoid violence at all costs, never let resentment build up and talk, talk, talk. One of the functions of


We hope your coming


to some, but it can learned by us all. To say “I love you,”


be


every day, and to mean it from the heart, is not just the stuff of Hollywood. Not just saying the words, but showing you mean them in a thousand little ways,- is the lifeblood of a


happy marriages. i f a trans fus ion is


needed every now and then, so be it, it will strengthen rather than weaken the bond. Old Will Shakespeare


hit the nail on the head when he said we would never appreciate our free


time if every day was a


holiday. No-one wants the bad


times, but if we can turn them round to make us appreciate the good, there is a lot to be said for that. Although “happily ever after” may be a myth, “lovingly for ever,” cer­


marriage counsellors is to act as a “go-between” for couples considering their future together. If you reach a stalemate, do con­ sider this approach. To communicate is a


tainly isn’t. With this in mind, the


day you vow to love and cherish becomes much more than a day of glory for you both. It is the start of your


basic human requirement, and the ability to do so with your chosen life part­ ner is a gift indeed. The gift is freely given


commitment, it will bring many p roblem s and hitches along the way, but it is also the first step to a happiness you cannot pos­ sibly imagine.


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